Tanker Driver

Univar; Cadishead; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Univar Solutions is seeking a Bulk Tanker Driver to join the Cadishead fleet in the United Kingdom. You will be responsible for delivering and collecting products to customer sites, ensuring load security and compliance with safety and tachograph rules.

The role requires careful record-keeping, proper PPE usage, and daily vehicle checks, with responsibilities including staff training support as needed. This position offers stable full-time hours within a global chemical distribution leader.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safely to customers’ premises and collect when required.
• Ensure load security and accurate load checks before delivery.
• Comply with tachograph rules and driver hours.
• Maintain PPE and use manual handling equipment as needed.
• Record deliveries on company paperwork accurately.
• Report accidents or defects and perform daily vehicle checks.
• Assist with training new personnel as requested.

Job description

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We have an exciting opportunity for a driver to join our Bulk Tanker Fleet in Cadishead.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

Driving duties:-

• Ensure adequate load security at all times.
• Comply with legal and company vehicle segregation rules.
• To ensure tachograph modes are used correctly.
• To ensure the correct HPD/LPD Operations are always observed.
• To check the accuracy of the load before commencement of deliveries
• To utilise the correct PPE and manual handling equipment
• Accurately record information regarding delivery and collection on the correct company paperwork
• Safely deliver/collect goods at customers/supplier's premises.
• Driver in a safe and appropriate manner at all times
• Report all accidents, incidents or near misses to the relevant personnel and to carry out driver's daily vehicle checks and report defects via daily defect report procedure. Ensure that notified defects are rectified.
• Assist with the training of new personnel as requested by line management.
• Ensure that the vehicle first aid kit, fire extinguisher and spill kit is maintained & serviceable.
• In the event of any emergency comply with documented emergency procedure relevant to the incident
• To regularly clean the interior and exterior of the vehicle
• To ensure compliance to all quality and responsible care procedures

Must be willing to complete high/low pressure deliveries into customer's tanks.

• Responsible for reporting defective/out of inspection hoses
• Responsible for tagging and highlighting last duty (Veolia hoses)
• Responsible for raising defects with the compressor/pump system.

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