Class 1 HGV - ADR Tanker Driver

i4 Recruitment; Grays; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established family-run company is seeking a Class 1 HGV – ADR Tanker Driver for a full-time, permanent position in Grays, Essex. The role involves delivering and collecting chemicals, with a strong emphasis on safe working practices and efficient operations. Successful candidates can expect a competitive salary starting at £1000+ per week and various benefits including paid nights out, comprehensive training, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Receive your own truck

Paid nights out

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Optional pension plan

Two weeks training provided

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Digital tacho, ADR certification, and CPC card.
• Keen and efficient with sound safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect various chemicals safely with the support of a driver trainer.
• Communicate effectively with the transport team regarding job allocations and any issues.

Skills

Safe working practices

Efficiency

Communication

Education

Current ADR certification in tanks

Valid Digital tacho

Up to date CPC card

Job description

Class 1 HGV – ADR Tanker Driver:

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Grays, Essex

Salary: £1000+ / week

This role involves nights out.Successful candidates need to be able to do 4 nights out per week

Benefits:

• Pay is weekly
• Receive your own truck
• Any nights out will be paid for, and you will be expected to park securely in services
• We valet trucks before any new driver was to work in them
• This is a permanent position in a friendly, family run business that has ex-drivers in the office
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays per year
• A pension plan is optional with your employment
• Two weeks training is provided if required, and any renewal training (inc CPC & ADR) is paid for by the company

The Role:

• In your first week or two on the job, you would be paired with our driver trainer learning how to safely deliver and collect various chemicals
• All PPE for this training would be issued to you prior to starting
• Your work will vary each week, but you will be return to our Headcorn depot
• Start and finish the week in Grays, Essex
• All hours paid as per tachograph, including breaks
• Your jobs will continue to be allocated to you throughout the week via the transport team, so communication with us is essential – any delays, issues, or relevant info.need to be passed on

Essential skills and qualifications:

• Must be keen, efficient and have sound safe working practices
• Valid Digital tacho
• Current ADR certification – in tanks, all classes except 1 & 7
• Up to date CPC card

Lastly, we are a family run company and proud of this, we have a more personal feel to our business and look after our staff.We expect the same from our drivers when it comes to our equipment and the responsibility they have to our customers and their associated work.