LGV Driver

Schenk UK; Ripon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates with unsoci­e

Permanent, secure role with guaranteed

Full PPE provided

Job summary

Schenk UK is seeking experienced LGV Class 1 drivers to join our waste operations at the Ripon site, with Monday to Friday night shifts. You will operate tankers in a national network, ensuring safety and compliance with transport legislation.

The role offers a competitive base rate (£16.45 per hour) with a guaranteed 50 hours per week and overtime premiums; full PPE and CPC training are provided, with training and development opportunities across the business.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate tanker routes at the Ripon site, Monday to Friday nights.
• Ensure compliance with transport regulations and company policies.
• Maintain vehicle safety, cleanliness and timely deliveries.

Skills

LGV Class 1 licence

Driver CPC

Vacuum tanker experience

2 years Class 1 experience

Safety awareness

Knowledge of Transport Legislation

Job description

Functieomschrijving

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.

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 Ripon site, working Monday to Friday Nights.

Pay & Benefits

• £16.45 per hour (basic rate)
• Guaranteed 50 hours
• Overtime (Mon–Fri): £24.68/hr after 9 hours per shift
• Saturday overtime: £24.68/hr after 3 hours worked
• Sunday & Bank Holidays: £32.90/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

Vereisten

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.