HGV 1 Tanker Driver

Abbey Logistics Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform & PPE Provided

28 Days Paid Holiday

Online Self-Service Access

Full DCPC Training Provided

Job summary

Abbey Logistics Group is seeking HGV 1 drivers to safely deliver Powder Tipper Tanks across the UK and Europe as required. Shifts include days, nights and 4 on/4 off patterns. The role involves loading, unloading, and using a digital handheld device for deliveries.

We provide uniform and PPE, 28 days holiday, online payslips, and in-house DCPC training. You must hold a HGV 1 licence with up to six points and a valid DCPC card, with the ability to operate fall-arrest systems up to 140kg.

Qualifications

• HGV 1 Licence with minimum 12 months experience
• Max 6 penalty points
• DCPC card required and up-to-date

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading of Powder Tipper Tanks
• Keeping vehicle clean and well maintained
• Record deliveries using a digital hand-held device
• Follow company procedures and industry guidelines
• Connect and disconnect hoses for loading/unloading
• Inspect hatches, seals and perform circle checks

Skills

HGV driving

Loading/unloading

Safety procedures

Digital hand-held device

Fall arrest system

Tools

DCPC card

DCPC training

Job description

Abbey Logistics – A UK and European, Industry Leading, food and non-food tanker Distribution Business are seeking to recruit the following;

Shifts available:
-Days (Various shift patterns)
-Nights (Various shift patterns)
-4 on 4 off

What We Offer:

The role of an Abbey Logistics HGV 1 Driver is to safely and efficiently, deliver customer products using powder tipping tanks throughout the UK and into Europe if required.

Duties will include:

• Loading and unloading of Powder Tipper Tanks
• Keeping your vehicle in clean condition
• Working at heights
• Using your digital hand-held device to record all circle checks and deliveries
• Following company procedures in accordance with strict industry guidelines
• Involves connecting and disconnecting hoses for loading and unloading.
• Requires climbing onto tanks to check hatches and seals.
• Manual handling of equipment such as couplings, valves, and hoses.

Why Abbey Logistics:

• Uniform & PPE Provided – Stay professional and protected on the job.
• 28 Days Paid Holiday (including bank holidays)
• Online Self-Service Access – Easily manage payslips & holidays.
• Full DCPC Training Provided in-house

Requirements:

• HGV 1 Licence for a minimum of 12 months – Max 6 penalty points
• Valid DCPC Card
• Can safely operate within a fall arrest system of up to 140kgs

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