Lorry Driver (Class 1 (C+E) Dry Powder Bulk Tanker Driver) - Nights

Breedon Group; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the logistics sector is seeking a Class 1 Lorry Driver for night shifts. The role involves transporting dry powder across Great Britain, ensuring high standards of safety and documentation. Candidates must have a valid Class 1 license for at least two years and be flexible with work hours. Benefits include 25 days holiday, performance bonuses, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holiday increasing with service

Company based performance bonus

Free on site parking

Life Assurance

Contributory pension scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced maternity/adoption/paternity scheme

Discount Scheme

Share Save Scheme

Wellbeing Programme

Qualifications

• Held Class 1 licence for at least 2 years.
• Possess a DIGI card.

Responsibilities

• Loading and discharging of dry powders.
• Planning own routes in liaison with the logistics team.
• Completion of documentation to a high standard.

Skills

Flexibility

Availability for night and weekend work

Education

Class 1 licence

Drivers CPC

Tools

DIGI card

Tablet computer

Job description

Lorry Driver (Class 1 (C+E) Dry Powder Bulk Tanker Driver) - Nights

Department: Transport and Logistics

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Reading (Theale) Cement Depot & Concrete Plant

Description

A Sales Lorry Driver with Breedon involves the distribution of dry powder from our depots to customer location. You will be part of the logistics team who operate across the whole of Great Britain where Breedon distribute and receive produce via road, rail and ship. In addition you will work closely with the commercial team, to help deliver the best possible customer service.

The role does require the successful post-holder to have held a Class 1 license for a minimum of 2 years.

Key Responsibilities

· Loading and discharging of dry powders.

· Responsibility for planning own routes in liaison with the logistics team.

· Responsibility for first use inspection and cleanliness of vehicle.

· Completion of documentation to a high standard, including tickets and inspections, using a tablet computer (training given).

· Responsible for reporting all safety related issues to line management as they occur.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential Criteria

· Possess a DIGI card.

· Held Class 1 licence for at least 2 years.

· Drivers CPC.

· Flexibility as start and finish times will vary.

· Availability for night and weekend work is essential (Please note, this role is primarily night shifts)

Desirable Criteria

· Experience with Pressure Discharging of Bulk Solid Powder

· MP Connect Card – Site Safety Awareness and Behaviour

· Safe Urban Driving CPC Certificate

Job Benefits

· 25 days holiday plus bank holiday increasing with service

· Company based performance bonus

· Free on site parking

· Life Assurance

· Contributory pension scheme

· Enhanced sick pay

· Enhanced maternity/adoption/paternity scheme

· Discount Scheme

· Share Save Scheme

· Wellbeing Programme

· Retirement support scheme
· Digital GP