HGV Class 1 ADR Driver - Casual

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

Job summary

A leading transport service provider in the UK is looking for LGV Drivers (Class 1 ADR) to join their team. The role offers competitive pay up to £50,000 per year, with various shift patterns and full training provided. Candidates must hold an LGV Class 1 licence and a Driver CPC, with a strong focus on safety and compliance with transport legislation.

Benefits

Up to £50,000 annual salary

Night out allowance

20 earned holidays plus 8 bank holidays

Qualifications

• LGV Class 1 licence with no more than six points required.
• Minimum 1 year Class 1 driving experience desired.
• Tanker experience preferred but training provided.

Responsibilities

• Drive LGV Class 1 vehicles to transport goods safely.
• Comply with Driver Transport Legislation.
• Complete necessary paperwork and logistics operations.

Skills

Strong understanding of Driver Transport Legislation

Safety focus

Class 1 driving experience

Education

Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)

Valid ADR licence preferred

Tools

Tachograph card

Job description

Overview

Career opportunities with Depot Connect International

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.

Role and Location

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 and Benefits

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.

Licences and Requirements:

• 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)