Milk Tanker Driver

Gregory Distribution; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DCPC training

Weekend shifts

Bonus overtime

Employee discounts

Pension

Job summary

Gregory Distribution is hiring a Class 1 Ex Farm Milk Tanker Driver in Evercreech. You will collect milk from farms, deliver to the dairy, and label samples for lab testing, ensuring quality and safety.

The role includes farm collections, occasional transhipment work, and on-time deliveries to satisfy client requirements. Shift pattern is 5on 3off with a 06:00–16:30 schedule, offering weekend enhancements and full training opportunities.

Qualifications

• UK Class 1 CE Licence required.
• Right to work in the UK without restriction.

Responsibilities

• Collect fresh milk from local farms and deliver to the dairy.
• Label and handle milk samples for laboratory tests.
• Perform farm collections and occasional transhipment work.
• Ensure on-time deliveries and maintain high quality and safety standards.

Skills

CE Licence

Job description

Class 1 Ex Farm Milk Tanker Driver

Location : Evercreech

Shift : 5on 3off, Days

About the Role

As a Class 1 Driver, you will: Take on the essential role of collecting fresh milk from local farms and delivering it to the dairy, ensuring every delivery is made with care and precision. Collect milk samples during farm collections and once back at the dairy, ensure all samples are correctly labelled before being dropped off for laboratory testing, in line with quality and food safety requirements. Embrace a variety of tasks, including farm collections and occasional transhipment work, adding variety to your daily routine. Ensure all deliveries and collections are completed on time, meeting client requirements and maintaining consistently high standards. Enjoy navigating routes with ease and precision.

Qualifications

• Do you have a UK Class 1 CE Licence?
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. Proof of Right to Work will be required at the interview stage.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive Salary : £16.19 per hour, based on working 10.5 hours per shift, increasing to £17.20 per hour from 1 st October.
• Shift Hours : 06:00hrs - 16:30hrs, on a 5on 3off rota.
• Overtime : Paid at an hourly rate.
• Enhanced rates for working additional weekend shifts.
• Training : DCPC training during your employment , Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.
• Additional holiday purchasing scheme , Retail discounts with Circular Benefits , Retail Trust Wellbeing Support , and more.
• Career Development : Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
• Company Benefits : Excellent holiday allowance, Medical Reimbursement , Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme .
• Extras : Christmas Savings Club , Black Circle Tyre Discount , Cycle To Work Scheme , Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
• Team Culture : Strong culture of teamwork.