HGV Driver

Schenk UK; Tendring; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

ADR/CPC training paid

Overtime pay

PPE provided

Job summary

Schenk UK is recruiting an experienced Class 1 LGV driver for a Harwich-based role, Monday to Friday days. The position offers a guaranteed 45 hours per week with detailed pay rates including standard, night, overtime, and night-out allowances. Overtime opportunities and fully paid breaks are provided, along with CPC training and PPE.

Applicants must meet ADR, PDP, and Driver CPC requirements. Join Schenk UK to work with a leading national tanker fleet serving the chemicals, gas, fuels, waste

Qualifications

• LGV Class 1 licence with ≤6 points
• Tachograph card
• Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)
• ADR licence (all classes except 1 & 7)
• PDP (Petroleum Driver Passport)
• Strong understanding of Driver Transport Legislation
• Safety-focused
• Minimum 2 years Class 1 experience
• At least 2 years tanker experience

Skills

LGV Class 1 licence

Tachograph card

Driver CPC

ADR licence

PDP (Petroleum Driver Passport)

Safety awareness

Education

2+ years Class 1 experience

2+ years tanker experience

Tools

ADR training materials

Job description

Functieomschrijving

Schenk UK is an innovative, national tanker haulage business operating one of the largest road tanker fleets in the country. For over 60 years, we've proudly served the chemicals, gas, fuels, waste, and powders sectors, becoming the UK's largest chemical transporter.

Functieomschrijving

Schenk UK is an innovative, national tanker haulage business operating one of the largest road tanker fleets in the country. For over 60 years, we've proudly served the chemicals, gas, fuels, waste, and powders sectors, becoming the UK's largest chemical transporter.

This is a fantastic time to join Schenk as we continue to grow and expand our operations across the South. With this growth comes exciting opportunities to develop your career and progress within one of the UK’s leading tanker haulage companies.

The Role:

We are looking for an experienced Class 1 LGV to join our team based a Harwich, working a Monday to Friday Days pattern.

Pay Rates:

• 45 hours guarantee per week
• £18.67 per hour with 10 hour guarantee per shift – This rate is inclusive of Southern Weighting
• £1.68 per hour for all night shift hours worked
• £28.01 per hour overtime - applicable after 10 hours worked Monday-Friday and first 5 hours on Saturday
• £37.34 per hour overtime for Saturdays after 5 hours worked
• £37.34 per hour overtime for Sundays and bank holidays
• £37.44 Night out allowance

FULLY PAID BREAKS

and paid ADR & CPC Refreshers

Vereisten

Essential 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
• A strong understanding of Driver Transport Legislation
• A safety focus
• Minimum 2 years Class 1 experience
• At least 2 years Tanker Experience
• A valid PDP (Petroleum Driver Passport)

The Package:

In addition, overtime is available, CPC training hours, courses and CPC accreditation and driver medicals are all paid for. Full PPE is provided.

If you hold an LGV Class 1 License with no more than 6 points, Driver CPC and a desire to put Safety First, you could be starting a rewarding career at Schenk

Please note, all offers of employment are subject to valid Right to Work documentation, completion of a Basic DBS check and Drug and Alcohol screening prior to start.

Schenk UK is an equal opportunity employer.