HGV Class 1 ADR Driver - Casual

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

Job summary

A leading transport service provider is seeking LGV Drivers (Class 1 ADR) for their UK depots. Candidates should possess a valid LGV Class 1 licence and a Driver CPC. Competitive pay rates are offered, including overtime rates and night out allowances. Full training will be provided, along with 20 earned holidays and increasing benefits with service.

Benefits

20 earned holidays plus 8 bank holidays

Night out allowance

Meal break compensation

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year Class 1 driving experience is desired but not essential.
• Tanker experience preferred, training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate LGV trucks for depot services.
• Ensure compliance with Driver Transport Legislation.
• Participate in training sessions as required.

Skills

Strong understanding of Driver Transport Legislation

Safety focus

Class 1 driving experience

Education

LGV Class 1 licence

Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)

ADR licence (preferred but not essential)

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)