Tanker Driver – Lerwick

Driver Hire; Scotland; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics agency is recruiting a tanker driver in Lerwick to provide fuel and LPG deliveries across the region. Candidates must hold a valid LGV driving license, CPC Card, and ADR certification. The role requires safe driving practices, compliance with legal procedures, and flexibility for travel and overnight stays.

Benefits

Overnight stay allowance of £53

Qualifications

• Experience in the fuels industry.
• Basic level of numeracy and literacy.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials handling.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and compliant fuel deliveries.
• Perform start/end vehicle checks and complete paperwork.
• Comply with regulations surrounding working hours.

Skills

Safe driving practices

Customer service

Education

Valid LGV (HGV) driving license

CPC Card

Valid ADR

Job description

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We are recruiting a tanker driver in Lerwick to supply oil and LPG across the island. This role will require you to be flexible for travel and happy for overnight stays. The role entails the safe delivery of fuels to a variety of customers across the region. You will be experienced in the fuels industry and have no more than 6 points on your licence.

Work Pattern:-

• Monday-Friday with Occasional weekend work
• Overnight stay allowance of £53 provided

Job details –

• Delivering in a safe manner complying with all relevant legal and company procedures
• Driving at all times in a safe and courteous manner
• Be compliant in handling and transportation of hazardous materials
• Monitor and report wear and tear to vehicles
• Prevent and report damage
• Knowledge of regulations surrounding the working time directive and tachographs
• Ensure all paperwork is completed correctly
• Carry out start/end checks as per procedure
• Ensure vehicle loaded safely and correctly
• Basic level of numeracy and literacy, in order to complete work documentation

Role Requirements:-

• Valid LGV (HGV) driving license.
• CPC Card.
• Valid ADR

Driver Hire is an agency that provides staff cover to a range of companies within the local area. As we have such a variety of work on offer, we can accommodate those only wishing to work the odd day here or there or indeed on a more full time basis.

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