Milk Tanker Drivers

h-g-recruitment; Evercreech; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Training and development

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. Afternoon starts between 14:00 and 16:00 with immediate starts and regular shift opportunities.

Role involves farm milk collections, tanker operations, and strict compliance with safety, hours, and hygiene procedures. Training provided; company pension and weekly pay are offered.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid UK HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence.
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card required.
• No more than 6 penalty points on licence.
• Minimum 1 year driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Farm milk collections from dairy farms and transport to processing sites.
• Operate milk tankers and manage loading/unloading of liquids.
• Maintain daily vehicle safety checks and hygiene standards.
• Complete milk sampling and documentation per site procedures.
• Follow drivers' hours, tachograph and Working Time Regulations.

Skills

HGV Class 1 Licence

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Farm milk collections

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

You must have:

• 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.