LGV Tanker Driver (Tramping)

Recruitment; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time For You: 28 days holiday

Volunteer day paid

Pension scheme

Discount portal

Driver training & CPC

Healthcare perks

Job summary

Menzies Distribution Solutions is recruiting a LGV Class 1 Tanker Driver for tramping work based in Wakefield. You will be responsible for delivering and collecting food-grade liquids across the UK, adhering to all transport laws, H&S guidelines, and customer site protocols. Nights out are included in the salary.

The role includes 60 hours per week, with 12-hour shifts, OT after 12 hours, and monthly pay. A current licence and relevant tanker experience are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years relevant driving experience (desirable).
• No more than 6 points on licence with no DD/DR endorsements.
• Tanker (Food Grade) experience - No ADR required.
• Valid license category as applicable (C1/C/C+E).
• Evidence of GB license if living in GB.
• D9 registration form can be obtained from DVLA.
• Capable of passing a company driving assessment.
• Experience loading/unloading and delivering to customer premises.
• Experience with multi-drop deliveries desirable.
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Current Driver Qualification Card and CPC training hours preferred.
• Digi-tacho card current/working.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general driving duties and deliver/collect to customer premises or other Menzies locations.
• Maintain professional standard and wear proper uniform & PPE.
• Ensure loads are safe and secured with restraints.
• Complete load documentation and hand over PODs and delivery paperwork.
• Adhere to EU drivers’ hours and WTD regulations; GB Domestic where applicable.
• Report vehicle defects or H&S issues to management.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and comply with Safe Systems of Work.
• Nights out may be required per operational needs.

Skills

Driving skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Health & Safety

Numeracy & literacy

English communication

Reliability

Job description

LGV Tanker Driver (Tramping)

Menzies Distribution Solutions are looking for a LGV Class 1 Tanker Driver to join us, providing a first class service with our team in Wakefield. You’ll be undertaking the delivery & collection of product on behalf ofMenzies Distribution Solutions and its customers,driving company vehicles to agreed standards and following all Health & Safety (H&S) requirements. Ensuring all driving regulations & other compliance standards are maintained.You will be responsible for for the safe, hygienic and legally compliant transport of food grade liquid products across the UK road network. The role requires strict adherence to UK transport legislation, food safety standards, and customer site protocols. This is tramping Role, nights out are included in your salary.

*** We Do Not Require You To Have a ADR Licence***

The Details:

• Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday Tramping
• Salary:£50,269.28(Including Nights Out)
• Overtime Available:Overtime is paid after 12 hours daily
• Hours: 60 Hours Per Week Average, 12 Hour Shifts
• Monthly Pay
• Parking onsite

HGV Class 1 Driver Duties (will include but not be limited to):

• General driving duties, observing current legal and best practice delivering and collection to/from our customer’s premises or other Menzies locations.
• Wearing correct company uniform & PPE (clean & in good repair).
• Maintaining a professional standard when representing Menzies whilst delivering, driving or collecting products.
• Carry out pre-use checks prior to using any equipment / vehicle / trailer, complying with appropriate documentation & procedures.
• Reporting of any vehicle defects / damage or H&S issues to Menzies management.
• Ensuring that vehicle loads are safe and damage free, secured with the appropriate restraints as per company procedures / Safe Systems of Work.
• Check/ complete /retain and hand over all load documentation/POD’s and delivery paperwork.
• Ensure that the returned goods process is followed at all times.
• Provide relevant feedback to management on information gathered whilst completing your duties.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness using all equipment safely as specified in operating procedures and Safe Systems of Work.
• Comply with all EU drivers’ hours/tachograph / WTD regulations. (including GB Domestic where appropriate).
• Adhere to all H&S rules. Comply with other sites rules and maintain high standards of compliance, hygiene and housekeeping.
• Operate in accordance with Menzies’s policies and procedures.
• Nights out may be required in line with operational requirements.
• Comply with any other reasonable requests from Management.

Key Experience and Qualifications:

• Candidate must be 25 years of age or over with at least 2 years relevant driving experience (desirable)
• Candidate must have no more than 6 points (current) on their license and no endorsements for DD / DR offence codes.
• Tanker (Food Grade) Experience - No ADR Required
• Must have a current, valid license appropriate to the category required. (C1 for 7.5t MAM, C for rigid vehicles up to 32 MAM and C+E for articulated vehicles) (MAM maximum authorized Mass)
• Candidates with a non-GB driving license and who live in GB must provide evidence of a GB
• Certificate of registration, which can be obtained free from the DVLA on submission of Form D9.
• Must be capable of passing a company driving assessment.
• Must have experience of loading / unloading and delivering goods to customer premises.
• Experience of multi-drop deliveries desirable.
• A reasonable geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Good understanding of Drivers Hours & WTD regulations.
• A current Driver Qualification Card and preferably have accrued sufficient hours towards the next qualification period.
• Must have a current /working digi-tacho card.
• Must be able to pass a company medical.

Technical skills and behavioral competencies:

• Excellent driving skills.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Health and Safety conscious. Demonstrate Menzies company values.
• Ability to complete record sheets and paperwork accurately.
• Reasonable level of fitness to work with loads.
• Trustworthy and reliable.
• Demonstrate a reasonable standard of numeracy & literacy.
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English.

Benefits

• Time For You:Relax with 28 days of holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
• Give Back:Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Appreciating You & Others:Celebrate special moments with Value Awards! Driver of the Year Awards, with 3 days paid leave for our finalists, including a fun filled day out for you and your partner and attendance to the awards ceremony with guest speakers.
• Your Future:Join our contributory workplace pension scheme for financial security.
• Exclusive Discounts:Through your Healthcare Cash Plan you will have access to a discount portal, where you can make savings on travel and hotels, cinema tickets, days out and much more. We also offer 20% off your mobile line rental at EE!
• Progression & Training:Unique Industry Training such as: LST, Moffett, Manual Handling, Double Decker & Load Security. Driver Assessor Training available by our Regional Driver Team. A paid day leave per year for your periodic CPC Training provided by us.
• Health & Wellness:Healthcare Cash Plan, allowing you to claim cash back on a range of healthcare products and services including dental, optical, chiropody, and specialist consultations, tests, and scans. In addition to this there is Virtual GP access, On-Demand Physio, Gym Discounts, Online Health Assessments & 24/7 Counselling.

INCLUSION

Menzies Distribution Solutions is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business.

We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be, and to reach their full potential creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.