Class 1 Milk Tanker Driver — Rural Routes & Training

Gregory Distribution Ltd; North Tawton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime paid

Training and development

Career progression

Benefits package

Job summary

Gregory Distribution Ltd is seeking a Class 1 Driver to collect fresh milk from local farms and deliver it to the dairy, ensuring careful handling and accurate labelling of samples for lab testing. You will perform farm collections, occasional transhipment work, and maintain on-time deliveries while upholding safety standards.

The role involves rural routes, regular vehicle safety checks, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Must hold a UK Class 1 CE Licence.
• Current DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Driver Card.
• Experience with milk tankers would be an advantage, though full training will be provided for the right candidate.
• Thrive under deadlines, showcasing your ability to work efficiently and effectively.
• Be a confident, polite, and collaborative team player, contributing to a positive work environment.
• Have excellent geographical knowledge, navigating routes with ease and precision.

Responsibilities

• Take on the essential role of collecting fresh milk from local farms and delivering it to the dairy, ensuring every delivery is made with care and precision.
• Collect milk samples during farm collections and ensure all samples are correctly labelled before being dropped off for laboratory testing.
• Embrace a variety of tasks, including farm collections and occasional transhipment work.
• Ensure all deliveries and collections are completed on time, meeting client requirements and maintaining high standards.
• Carry out comprehensive daily vehicle safety checks and communicate with the transport team.
• Participate in regular training sessions to stay up to date with industry standards and procedures.

Skills

Class 1 CE Licence

DCPC Card

Digital Tachograph Driver Card

Milk tanker experience

Deadline-driven

Team player

Geographical knowledge

Job description

Gregory Distribution Ltd is seeking a Class 1 Driver to collect fresh milk from local farms and deliver it to the dairy, ensuring careful handling and accurate labelling of samples for lab testing. You will perform farm collections, occasional transhipment work, and maintain on-time deliveries while upholding safety standards.

The role involves rural routes, regular vehicle safety checks, and ongoing training.