Milk Tanker Drivers

H&G Recruitment Solutions; Downside; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Company pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Ongoing driver support

Job summary

HG Recruitment is seeking reliable HGV Class 1 Milk Tanker Drivers for farm collections in Evercreech, Somerset. Earn competitive pay with weekly wages and regular shifts through our dairy distribution client, Gregory Distribution. Starts are in the afternoons (14:00–16:00) with immediate starts available.

Typical weekly earnings start from 800 GBP based on 50 hours; holiday pay accrues. Roles include 2–3 days of role-specific training, in-cab cameras, and ongoing support from our team.

Qualifications

• Valid UK HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence.
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• No more than 6 points on licence.
• Minimum 1 year experience.
• Good knowledge of drivers' hours and Working Time Regulations.
• Independent and safety‑focused approach.
• Willingness to complete farm collection training.

Responsibilities

• Farm milk collections from dairy farms to processing sites.
• Afternoon start times between 14:00 and 16:00.
• Safely operate milk tankers, including loading and transfers.
• Complete milk sampling and documentation per site procedures.
• Carry out daily vehicle safety checks and maintain hygiene.

Skills

HGV Class 1 Licence

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Working Time Regulations

1 Year Experience

Job description

HGV Class 1 Milk Tanker Drivers - Farm Collections

Evercreech, Somerset

Afternoon Starts (14:00-16:00) | Immediate Starts

Looking for reliable HGV driving work

Join HG Recruitment and benefit from competitive pay, weekly wages and regular shift opportunities with our established dairy distribution client, Gregory Distribution.

Pay Rates: holiday pay is accrued or included Days £16.00-£19.14 Nights £18.25-£21.39 *** Estimated weekly earnings from £800 based on 50 hours at the weekday daytime rate, before deductions. ***

Responsibilities

• Farm milk collections only, collecting from dairy farms and transporting to designated processing sites.
• Afternoon start times between 14:00 and 16:00.
• Safely operate milk tankers, including loading, unloading and liquid transfers.
• Complete milk sampling and collection documentation in line with site procedures.
• Carry out daily vehicle safety checks and maintain high hygiene standards.
• Follow drivers' hours, tachograph and Working Time Regulations.
• Approximately 2-3 days of training provided, covering farm collection procedures, tanker operations and safe liquid transfers.
• In-cab cameras and monitoring systems are active.

Requirements

• A valid UK HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) licence.
• A valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• No more than 6 points on your driving licence.
• Minimum experience 1 Year.
• Good knowledge of drivers' hours and Working Time Regulations.
• Confidence working independently and following site safety procedures.
• A reliable, professional and safety-focused approach.
• Willingness to complete the required farm collection training.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Competitive weekday and weekend pay rates.
• Regular work opportunities.
• Afternoon start times.
• Approximately 2-3 days of role-specific training.
• Company pension scheme.
• Holiday entitlement.
• Ongoing driver support and guidance.
• 24/7 support from our team.

HG Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. Registration and work are subject to eligibility checks, including proof of the Right to Work in the UK.