Class 1 Tanker Driver - Heysham

Woodside Logistics Group; Heysham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded healthcare plan

Cycle to work scheme

Long service recognition

Opportunities for personal development

Job summary

Woodside Logistics Group in Heysham is seeking HGV drivers with a valid C+E licence to join our operation. You will undertake delivery and collection on behalf of Woodside Tankfreight and its customers.

The role includes loading and delivering food and non‑food goods for major blue‑chip clients, with full induction and one‑on‑one training from Driver Trainers. A UK C+E licence, tachograph card, CPC card and ADR in Tanks are required; nights out may apply.

Qualifications

• UK C+E licence is essential.
• Knowledge of drivers’ hours and WTD regulations.

Responsibilities

• General driving duties and deliveries/collections to customers.
• Load and deliver food and non-food goods for major blue-chip companies.
• Full induction and training provided by Driver Trainers.

Skills

Good driving skills

Driver hours knowledge

Tools

Digital tachograph card

Driver CPC card

ADR in Tanks

Tank driving experience

Job description

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday OR 4 on 4 off

Local OR Roaming

Who are we?

Woodside Logistics Group has over 50 years’ experience of transporting between Great Britain and Ireland. There is a strong ‘can do’ culture within Woodside Logistics, driving us to find solutions which makes meeting our customers’ needs a priority. We also place great emphasis on maintaining quality equipment, delivering quality training and applying rigorous controls. Operating across the UK and Ireland, we are proud to have one of the largest and most diverse trailer fleets in the industry.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for HGV drivers that hold a C+E licence to join our team at our operation in Heysham. You will be undertaking the delivery & collection of products on behalf of Woodside Tankfreight and its customers.

Job Description:

The role requires General driving duties, observing current legal and best practice, delivering and collection to/from our customers’ premises.

Loading and delivering of food / non-food grade goods on behalf of major blue-chip companies.

Full and ongoing training will be provided by our team of dedicated Driver Trainers.

Pay rates:

Competitive rates

A full UK C+E licence (essential) Digital tachograph card and driver's CPC qualification card.

Minimum of 12 months previous class 1 driving

Able to maintain a good standard of driving.

Clean license preferable but up to a maximum 6 points is acceptable.

Able to demonstrate right to work in the UK.

Good knowledge of drivers’ hours and WTD regulations.

Current ADR in Tanks.

Minimum of 12 months previous class 1 Tanker driving experience.

Competitive pay rate and allowance for nights out (if applicable).

Full induction and training on all aspects of the role is provided on a one-on-one basis with one of our Driver Trainers.

Fully funded healthcare plan with Health Shield.

Long service recognition.

Cycle to work scheme.

Opportunities for personal development.

Role specific training.

Our Diversity and Inclusion commitments

Woodside Logistics Group is committed to having an inclusive workplace where every employee feels they belong. If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact us.

Please note:

The company operate pre-employment drugs screening testing and any offer of employment made is conditional upon a clear screening test result.

You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the posts at any time, once we have sufficient applications.

Prospective employees are expected to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.