Vehicle Driver - Class 2

Airbus; Sheerness; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Safety Bonus

Company Pension

25 days holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Holiday Buy & Sell

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Cycle to work

Gym discounts

Training and development

Free parking on site

Job summary

Brenntag UK & Ireland is recruiting drivers to be based out of our Sheerness depot, where you’ll be responsible for the safe loading and delivery of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.

You’ll work to planned schedules and agreed policies, communicating with customers and management to ensure on-time deliveries while maintaining safety.

The role offers a range of benefits and development opportunities as part of a large international organisation.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 1 or 2 license with CPC training.
• ADR certificates (all classes less 1 & 7) preferable; training can be provided for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Safe loading and delivery of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Follow planned schedules and operational procedures to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Communicate effectively with customers and management to support depot operations.

Skills

HGV Class 1

HGV Class 2

CPC training

ADR awareness

Job description

Company overview

Brenntag UK & Ireland (part of the global Brenntag Group) is the market leader in specialty, bulk and packaged chemical distribution. In the UK, we employ circa 1,000 people from 21 strategic sites, three sea-fed facilities and we regularly invest in our dedicated fleet of over 120 vehicles. We serve over 20,000 customer accounts nationwide. We are recruiting drivers to be based out of our Sheerness depot where you’ll be responsible for the safe loading and delivery of hazardous and non-hazardous materials. You’ll be working to planned schedules and agreed policies/operational procedures. So come and join us at Brenntag!

What we’re looking for

• HGV Class 1 or Class 2 License (with C+E/C Entitlement), along with current driver CPC training
• Multi-drop experience - extremely useful ADR certificates (all classes less 1 & 7) are preferable, but for the right candidate training could be provided
• A strong customer focus and the ability to communicate with customers and management, to deliver the product safely
• Ability to demonstrate great awareness of drivers’ hours legislation and good record keeping skills
• You to contribute to the safe operational effectiveness and efficiency of the depot, through following procedures and working as part of a team, to effect on time deliveries

Benefits include

• Quarterly Safety Bonus & Annual Company Performance Bonus
• Company Pension auto-enrol (Company contribute)
• 25 days holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays
• Private Medical Insurance (employee paid at a corporate rate)
• Life Assurance Scheme/Death in service (5x after 12 months)
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling sessions/access to the helpline
• Holiday Buy and Sell after 12 months
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Cycle to work scheme/corporate rate gym membership
• High street discounts
• Training and development opportunities
• Free parking on site

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.

Brenntag TA Team Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution. As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. We engage our employees in the company’s mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization. We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future. For more information, please visit www.brenntag.com