Milk Tanker Drivers

HG Recruitment Solutions; Evercreech; 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 recruiting for HGV Class 1 Milk Tanker Drivers for farm collections in Evercreech, Somerset. Afternoon starts between 14:00 and 16:00, with immediate starts and weekly pay. Training is provided and ongoing support is available from HG Recruitment Solutions.

Market rates reflect weekday and weekend shifts with pension and holiday entitlement. Roles involve farm milk collections, driving to processing sites, and strict adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 1 licence required.
• Valid Driver CPC and Tachograph Card.
• No more than 6 points on licence.
• Minimum 1 year experience driving HGVs.
• Good knowledge of drivers' hours and Working Time Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Farm milk collections from dairy farms and transport to processing sites.
• Operate milk tankers safely, including loading/unloading and transfers.
• Carry out milk sampling and site documentation as required.
• Perform daily vehicle safety checks and maintain hygiene standards.
• Follow drivers' hours rules and Working Time Regulations.

Skills

HGV Licence (Cat C+E)

Driver CPC

Tachograph Card

1 Year Experience

Hours knowledge

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 in Evercreech, Somerset? 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. ***

The role

• 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.

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