Standby HGV/ADR Driver Class C + E / Operator

Adler & Allan Ltd; Rainham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus benefits

Job summary

Adler & Allan Ltd is seeking a Standby HGV/ADR Driver Class C + E to operate company vehicles and ensure compliance with regulations. The role requires flexibility in hours and involves responsibilities such as conducting vehicle checks and liaising with customers.

The ideal candidate will possess the relevant driving licenses, demonstrate knowledge of tachograph regulations, and be willing to undergo additional training. Join us in our mission to protect the environment while delivering top-tier services across the UK.

Qualifications

• Possess relevant license categories for HGV/ADR including tanks.
• Knowledge of RAMS documentation and tachograph regulations.
• Willingness to undertake additional training.

Responsibilities

• Operate company vehicles including ADR HGV class 1 & 2.
• Complete vehicle checks and report defects promptly.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

HGV/ADR driving

Compliance with tachograph regulations

Flexible working hours

Vehicle checks and maintenance

Job description

Standby HGV/ADR Driver Class C + E / Operator

Location: Rainham

Position: Permanent, full-time

Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits

This position is for an out of hours ADR standby / reserve driver. The HGV/ADR Driver is required to operate any Company vehicle for which they are suitably qualified to undertake. As the duties of this post constitute those of a professional driver, all operation of Company vehicles must be undertaken in a safe manner and fully compliant with all relevant law and legislation. In addition, the driver will undertake duties associated with that of an operator.

More about the role:

• Operate Company vehicles including ADR HGV class 1 & 2 or any other vehicle for which the HGV driver is qualified; full responsibility for ensuring all vehicle checks are undertaken prior to works.
• Compliance with tachograph regulations and reporting in the required manner.
• Report any vehicle defects to supervision promptly; complete vehicle defect reports.
• Complete any required training such as UKPIA, PDP and other safety qualifications.
• Ensure all ADR vehicles display appropriate placards during transportation and at all times while stationary; hold full responsibility for possessing the correct written instruction document (TREM card).
• Ensure all uplifting and offloading of product and materials are conducted in a compliant manner with health and safety and correct working practices; correct PPE worn for the task.
• Liaise with customers on site to discuss ongoing works and further services of the Company.
• Complete all works paperwork and submit in a timely manner to divisional supervision.
• Liaise with supervision regarding all works and recommend improvements of possible opportunities.
• Polite and approachable at customer sites.
• Aid and support the team where needed.
• Be confident and able to carry out lone working using initiative; particularly on the basis that the role is standby requiring much work outside regular business hours.
• Any other duties for which the HGV Driver is qualified and capable of undertaking.

About you:

• Possess relative licence categories to operate and control HGV/ADR including tanks, vehicles, both rigid and articulated vehicles.
• Previous knowledge and experience of completing RAMS documentation.
• Knowledge of tachograph regulations.
• Willingness to undertake additional training to increase capability of the division in supplying a service to customers.
• Confident and skilled with tanks and tanker systems.
• Flexible with working hours.

About us:

At Adler and Allan Group, we're not just a company – we're environmental champions committed to protecting our planet while helping businesses thrive. We're a diverse, dynamic team dedicated to providing top‑tier environmental, energy and water infrastructure services across the UK. Our mission is clear: safeguarding the environment, minimising operational disruptions, and supporting sustainability goals for our valued clients.

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.