Class 1 Tanker Driver - Preston

Woodside Logistics Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Fully funded healthcare plan

Long service recognition

Job summary

Woodside Logistics Group is seeking HGV drivers with a C+E licence to join our Preston operation. You will deliver and collect products, handling both food and non-food items for major clients, with full induction from our Driver Trainers.

A valid CPC, tachograph card, ADR Tanks, and 12 months Class 1 experience are required. We offer a supportive, safety-focused environment with ongoing training and opportunities for personal development.

Qualifications

• Full UK C+E licence required (essential).
• Digital tachograph card and Driver CPC qualification card required.
• Minimum 12 months previous class 1 driving experience.
• Clean licence preferred but up to 6 points acceptable.
• ADR in Tanks required.
• Minimum 12 months Tanker driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect products on behalf of Woodside Tankfreight and its customers.
• Perform general driving duties while complying with legal regulations and company policies.
• Load and deliver food/non-food grade goods for major blue-chip companies.
• Receive full training from Driver Trainers to maintain high standards.

Skills

C+E licence

Digital tachograph card

Driver CPC

ADR Tanks

Tankers driving

12 months class 1 driving

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 Preston. 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.