Class 2 ADR Mini Bulk Tanker Driver (Seasonal)

Manpower; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK is seeking a seasonal Class 2 ADR Mini Bulk Tanker Driver. The role involves conducting safety checks on vehicles, adhering to UK transport legislation, and ensuring safe and efficient delivery of goods. Applicants must have a full UK driving licence, a current ADR licence, and excellent communication skills. Flexible shift patterns and a signing-on bonus are offered.

Benefits

£1,000 signing on bonus after probation

Flexible shift patterns

Qualifications

• Understanding of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided.
• Working knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Understanding of HSE risks and emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily checks on the vehicle before and after delivery.
• Ensure compliance with UK transport legislation.
• Load and discharge vehicles following HSE standards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Confidence working autonomously

Education

Full UK driving licence

Current ADR licence

Job description

Overview

Class 2 ADR Mini Bulk Tanker Driver (Seasonal) – Location: Preston

Pay Rate: 35k per annum (pro rata). Shift times typical start 05:00 with finish around 14:00/15:00. This is an annualised hours contract paid monthly, working Monday to Friday with flexibility to cover weekends and bank holidays as required. Saturdays paid at time and a half; Sundays and bank holidays paid at double time. Overtime hours are paid monthly in arrears. This is a 6 month fixed term contract.

Manpower are recruiting for 2 x Class 2 ADR Seasonal Mini Bulk Tanker Drivers. You will be responsible for ensuring the company’s distribution activities are performed in a safe, efficient, cost‑effective, and courteous manner.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily scheduled checks on the vehicle before commencing delivery and after completion of daily activities. Log and report all damages and vehicle defects.
• Ensure compliance with UK transport legislation regarding tachographs, driving hours and records.
• Check and report all customer sites conform with safety, signage, housekeeping (standard of paintwork, shrubbery, fences, walls) using the prescribed format.
• Communicate with the Logistics Planners regularly, particularly when updating delays or disruptions of the delivery schedule and over/under stock situations.
• Carry sufficient documentation confirming competence and authorisation to drive the company vehicle; ensure the vehicle displays required HAZCHEM signs and written instructions.
• Ensure a properly completed meter ticket showing quantity of gas delivered; obtain customer signature where possible as proof of delivery.
• Loading and discharging of vehicles in line with HSE standards and ensure no customer tank is filled beyond 85% of tank capacity.
• Support and cover on‑call arrangements including weekends and bank holidays.
• Report all competitor activities discovered during duties to the Area Operations Supervisor.
• Undertake such training as deemed necessary by the company.
• Start time commonly around 06:00; drivers may choose their start time once on site, provided daily work is completed (typical shifts ~10–12 hours).

Working Arrangements & Benefits

• Working within a matrix organisation, reporting to the Site Operations Manager; team of circa 70 drivers across the UK.
• Daily travel to customer sites within a set radius; additional UK travel to cover on‑call.
• £1,000 signing on bonus after passing a 3‑month probationary period.

Qualifications and Essentials

• Full UK driving licence, including authorisation for the category of vehicle to be driven.
• Current ADR licence, including Core, Tanks & Class 2.
• Maximum of 6 points (no DDs).
• Understanding of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided.
• Working knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Understanding of HSE risks, emergency procedures, escape routes and fire prevention conditions.
• Understanding of incident reporting and safe operating procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure within a seasonal business.
• Confidence working autonomously.

Apply now for immediate consideration.

Job Details

• Job Title: Class 2 ADR Mini Bulk Tanker Driver (Seasonal)
• Company: Manpower
• Location: Blackpool, Lancashire
• Posted: Sep 15, 2025
• Closes: Oct 16, 2025
• Sector: Distribution
• Contract: Temporary
• Hours: Full Time