Driver - Level 3T

Univar; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Univar Solutions is seeking a driver to join our Bulk Tanker Fleet in Cadishead, near Manchester. The role involves delivering and collecting goods safely, maintaining PPE, completing paperwork, and adhering to quality and safety procedures.

We offer a Total Rewards package and opportunities to train and develop within a global chemicals distributor, with a focus on safe driving and efficient service to customers and suppliers.

Job description

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Start your career journey with Univar Solutions! Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you.

We have an exciting opportunity for a driver to join our Bulk Tanker Fleet in Cadishead.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

Driving duties:

• Ensure adequate load security at all times.
• Comply with legal and company vehicle segregation rules.
• To ensure tachograph modes are used correctly.
• To ensure the correct HPD/LPD Operations are always observed.
• To check the accuracy of the load before commencement of deliveries
• To utilise the correct PPE and manual handling equipment
• Accurately record information regarding delivery and collection on the correct company paperwork
• Safely deliver/collect goods at customers/supplier’s premises.
• Driver in a safe and appropriate manner at all times
• Report all accidents, incidents or near misses to the relevant personnel and to carry out driver’s daily vehicle checks and report defects via daily defect report procedure. Ensure that notified defects are rectified.
• Assist with the training of new personnel as requested by line management.
• Ensure that the vehicle first aid kit, fire extinguisher and spill kit is maintained & serviceable.
• In the event of any emergency comply with documented emergency procedure relevant to the incident
• To regularly clean the interior and exterior of the vehicle
• To ensure compliance to all quality and responsible care procedures

Must be willing to complete high/low pressure deliveries into customer’s tanks.

• Responsible for reporting defective/out of inspection hoses
• Responsible for tagging and highlighting last duty (Veolia hoses)
• Responsible for raising defects with the compressor/pump system.

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives - from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges and respects the unique experiences, perspectives, and expertise of every employee. Through our dedicated Employee Resource Networks, we provide the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry while making a difference in our communities.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification