Night Driver

Univar; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Univar Solutions is seeking a HGV Driver in Middlesbrough. You will deliver to customers, trunk between Univar locations, and work a 48-hour week with 1700 start times. Safety and customer service are paramount, with ADR and C+E license required and night shifts expected.

The role emphasizes professional driving, use of smartphone apps for reporting defects and tachograph compliance, and being a reliable team player within a global chemical distributor.

Qualifications

• ADR certificate in packages and Class 1 (C+E) HGV license required.
• Experience with trunking and ability to work alone to high standards.
• Strong safety awareness and customer service mindset.
• Night shift work experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver to customers across the Middlesbrough area.
• Trunking between Univar Solutions locations (Widnes, Irlam, Cumbernauld).
• Operate in a 48-hour week with 1700 start time and ensure safety.
• Report defects via smartphone apps and comply with tachograph rules.

Skills

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Flexible with work times

Self-motivated

Excellent customer service

Night shift experience

Smartphone reporting apps

Tachograph compliance

Driver telematics

HGV license C+E

ADR certificate

Job description

Salary: £39,272.92 per annum plus performance bonus
Middlesbrough

Working an average 48 hour week, Monday to Friday, your typical start time would be 1700hrs

Duties

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an HGV Driver at ourMiddlesbroughsite.

Reporting to theTransport ManagerinMiddlesbroughandoperatingin a competitive market,you will be the face of Univar when delivering to our customers.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

The role would suit a competent individual with experience oftrunkingas you will betrunkingand trailer swappingbetween ourUnivar Solutionslocations,Widnes, Irlam&Cumbernauldbeing the most regular.

The role requires working tohigh standardsin all aspects ofyourdutiesand the capability to work alone.

You will be serious about safety in everything you do and happy to be a team player.

Equipment

• Dedicated75 plate DAF XG with built in sat nav, all round mirror cameras,fridgeand safety related aids
• SDC trailers with bungee net load security system

We Are Looking For

• Thesuccessful candidate will havegood communicationskills, excellent attention todetailand be flexible with work times.
• It is essential that you are self-motivated and willing to learn.
• You will have high standards in all that you do and possess excellent customer service skills.
• An ADR certificate in packages and class 1 (C+E) HGV license is essential for this role.
• Experienced in working night shifts
• Good knowledge of smart phones to work with apps for reporting defects, tachohgraph compliance and driver telematics

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives - from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges and respects the unique experiences, perspectives, and expertise of every employee. Through our dedicated Employee Resource Networks, we provide the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry while making a difference in our communities.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification