LGV Driver

Schenk Tanktransport; Knowsthorpe; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Overtime & weekend premiums

Paid CPC training & driver medicals

Full PPE provided

Job summary

Schenk UK is recruiting experienced LGV Class 1 Drivers for our waste operations team at Knostrop, with a Monday to Friday or Tuesday to Saturday night shift pattern. The role offers a base rate of £16.53 per hour, guaranteed 50 hours, and premium overtime and weekend rates.

Benefits include fully paid breaks, CPC training hours, driver medicals, and full PPE. A strong safety record and knowledge of transport legislation are essential.

Qualifications

• LGV Class 1 licence with max 6 points.
• Driver CPC and tachograph card.
• Minimum 2 years’ Class 1 experience.
• Vacuum tanker experience preferred (training provided).
• Strong knowledge of Driver Transport Legislation.
• Safety-focused mindset.

Skills

LGV Class 1

Driver CPC

Tachograph card

Job description

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

We’re now seeking experienced LGV Class 1 Drivers to join our waste operations team at our Knostrop site, working a Monday to Friday or a Tuesday to Saturday - Night shift pattern.

Pay & Benefits

• £16.53 per hour (basic rate)

• Guaranteed 50 hours

• Overtime (Mon–Fri): £24.80/hr after 9 hours per shift

• Saturday overtime: £24.80/hr after 3 hours worked

• Sunday & Bank Holidays: £33.06/hr after 3 hours worked

• Weekend working is part of the shift pattern (reflected in pay rates)

• Bank Holiday working also required (premium pay reflects unsocial hours)

• Fully paid breaks

• All CPC training hours, courses, accreditations & driver medicals paid

• Full PPE provided

What We’re Looking For

• LGV Class 1 licence (max 6 points)

• Driver CPC and valid tachograph card

• Minimum 2 years’ Class 1 experience

• Vacuum tanker experience preferred (training provided if required)

• Strong knowledge of Driver Transport Legislation

• Safety-focused mindset

Why Join Schenk?

• Competitive hourly rates with unsociable hours premiums

• Permanent, secure role with guaranteed shift pattern

• Be part of the UK’s No.1 chemical transporter with 60+ years of success

• Continuous training and development opportunities

• A company that puts safety and drivers first

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