Regional Tanker Driver - Midlands

GAP Group Ltd.; Derby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and expanding division as a Regional Tanker Driver, where you'll play a crucial role in waste management services across the Midlands. This position involves ensuring safe operations while driving tankers, adhering to environmental and health & safety regulations, and training fellow drivers. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive work culture, this role offers a competitive salary, generous leave options, and a range of benefits designed to enhance your work-life balance. If you're passionate about driving and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a difference.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy up to 5 additional leave days

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Welfare Fund

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Must hold a Class 2 driving licence and Driver CPC with valid Tachograph.
• Significant HGV driving experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for waste removal and delivery of non-potable water.
• Train new and existing drivers on safe practices.

Skills

HGV driving experience

Customer service skills

Health & Safety knowledge

People supervision experience

Management experience

Education

Class 2 driving licence

Driver CPC (minimum 35 hours)

Valid Digital Tachograph card

Job description

Location

Requester

Number of positions to be provided

1

Contract hours

42.50

About the role

Our Tanker Services division provides a variety of waste services from small portable toilets to much larger industrial projects such as septic tanks to a range of customers across the country. As a growing division, we are looking for a Regional Tanker Driver to join our busy Midlands region.

As a Regional Tanker Driver, you will be responsible for the removal of waste from customer sites and the delivery of non-potable water. You must ensure that tankers are in a safe working position prior to the emptying of toilets and that they are emptied in a safe working manner, following all environmental and H&S regulations.

Based out of a local depot, you will travel throughout the region covering for sickness and holidays, or where additional resource is required. You will also be responsible for training new and existing 26t Tanker Drivers on the safe delivery of non-potable water and collection of liquid waste.

About You

Successful applicants should demonstrate the following:

1. Significant experience working within an HGV driving role
2. Experience working within the Welfare industry is desirable
3. Class 2 driving licence, Driver CPC with a minimum of 35 hours completed and valid Digital Tachograph card
4. People supervision experience within the driving/hire industry is preferable
5. An understanding of Health & Safety protocols and the ability to follow these guidelines in the workplace
6. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to manage customer queries in a professional manner
7. Experience in management

About Us

From one division, GAP Hire Solutions now has 10 divisions offering the hire of equipment throughout the UK. We're looking to recruit the best talent the industry has to offer to help us grow even further. As a GAP employee, you'll enjoy loads of benefits such as a staff social fund and loyalty holidays. Our in-house Learning & Development Team are dedicated to giving you the skills you need to be your best, and as a company, we are always keen to promote internally.

Benefits include:

1. Competitive salary and bonus scheme
2. Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
3. The option to buy up to 5 days additional leave
4. Contributory Pension Scheme
5. Life Assurance
6. Employee Welfare Fund (Company-funded social events)
7. Cycle to Work Scheme
8. Health & Wellness (Well-being Hub, Employee Assistance Helpline, Annual Flu Jab)

If you fit the profile and are up for the challenge, we would love to hear from you! To apply, all you need to do is upload your CV and complete our short application form and we'll take it from there.

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