HGV Class 1 ADR Driver - Casual

Depot Connect International; Eccles; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tank transport service provider in the UK is seeking LGV Drivers (Class 1 ADR) to join their team across multiple depots. The role offers competitive pay with opportunities for overtime and training for drivers lacking an ADR license. Candidates should have a strong safety focus and a valid LGV Class 1 license. This full-time position includes various shift patterns, including night shifts, and provides extensive training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Up to £50,000 salary

Night out allowance

20 earned holidays plus 8 bank holidays

Comprehensive training provided

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year Class 1 experience desired but not essential.
• Tanker experience preferred; training provided.
• A tachograph card is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Drive LGV vehicles to ensure timely delivery and effective logistics.
• Comply with all transport regulations and safety standards.
• Complete all required delivery documentation.

Skills

Safety focus

Strong understanding of Driver Transport Legislation

Education

LGV Class 1 license

Driver CPC

Valid ADR license

Job description

Overview

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

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.

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

Pay: Up to £50,000.00 per year

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)