HGV Class 1 ADR Driver - Casual

Depot Connect International; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 1,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK service provider is looking for LGV Drivers (Class 1 ADR) to join their team at multiple depots, including Bridgwater. The role offers comprehensive training and competitive pay rates, including overtime and allowances. Applicants should possess a valid LGV Class 1 licence and a desire to work in a safety-focused environment. Experience is preferred but not mandatory, and full training will be provided.

Benefits

20 earned holidays plus 8 bank holidays

Night out allowance

Paid meal breaks

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year Class 1 experience desired but not essential.
• Tanker experience preferred; training provided.
• An LGV Class 1 licence with no more than six points.

Responsibilities

• Operate LGV vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Complete deliveries and returns as per transport schedules.
• Conduct vehicle checks and maintain logs.

Skills

Strong understanding of Driver Transport Legislation

Safety focus

Class 1 driving experience

Education

Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)

LGV Class 1 licence

Valid ADR licence (preferred)

Tools

Tachograph card

Job description

Overview

Depot Connect International is the leading independent UK service provider for tank transport & depot services. We operate over 80 modern tractor units and employ circa 300 people within our network of eight depots.

Pay: Up to £50,000.00 per year

The Role

We are looking for LGV Drivers (Class 1 ADR) to join our team based in our UK depots (Manchester, Redcar, Hull, Immingham, Bridgwater, Barry, Southampton, West Thurrock). This role may require you to night out (Tramping).

We have shift patterns available on either a Monday to Friday or a four on four off basis.

Full training will be provided

Pay Rates

• Basic Rate: £13.40 per hour. Monday to Friday, 8.5 hours per day available (assuming driver available for 8.5 hours per day)
• Overtime Rate 1: £15.63 per hour. Payable after 8.5 hours per day and after meal breaks (Mon - Fri)
• Overtime Rate 2: (Saturday) £15.63 per hour for all hours worked up to 8 hours. If more than 8 hours worked, all Saturday hours paid at overtime rate 3, £17.10 per hour
• Overtime Rate 3: £17.36 per hour for all hours worked on Sunday. (Note: can also apply to all Saturday hours if more than 8 hours worked.)
• Bank Holidays: £17.36 per hour for time worked, guarantee, 12 hours, plus a day off in lieu paid at £112.20 per day. All statutory holidays are paid at this rate.
• Night Out Allowance: £26.50 per night. (The first £26.20 is non-taxable under current Inland Revenue rules, £0.30 is taxable).
• Meal break: Each day Monday to Friday the 45 minute statutory break from driving is paid at the rate of £13.20 per hour. The break is to be taken wherever legally possible
• convenient to the operation.
• Holidays: 20 earned holidays plus 8 bank holidays, increasing by 1 day with each full year of service up to a maximum of 24 days. Paid at the rates discussed in the relevant sections - holiday year runs from 1 Jan to 31 Dec.
• An LGV Class 1 licence with no more than six points
• A tachograph card
• A Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)
• A valid ADR licence all classes other than 1 & 7 preferred but funding available for successful candidates without an ADR licence.
• A strong understanding of Driver Transport Legislation
• A safety focus
• Minimum 1 years Class 1 experience is desired but not essential.
• Tanker Experience preferred (training is provided with terms and conditions)