Adr Tanker Driver

Speedy Fuels in Rainham is currently seeking a skilled and professional Fuel Tanker Driver to join our team. As a Fuel Tanker Driver, your main responsibility will be to safely and efficiently transport petroleum products to various locations.

Salary: £42,000, increasing to £45,000 after 6 months.

Shift: 5 am to 4 pm, days, 11 hours per day. Flexibility is required to accommodate business needs. One in three Saturday shifts are required, paid at a time and a half rate in addition to your contracted hours.

Contact: Full-time permanent position with 25 days plus bank holidays of annual leave per year.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate a fuel tanker to transport petroleum products to designated locations
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the tanker vehicle, ensuring that it is in good working condition
• Comply with all relevant safety policies, procedures, and regulations, including ADR and health and safety guidelines
• Maintain accurate records of daily activities, including trip logs, delivery receipts, and fuel receipts
• Ensure the proper loading and unloading of the tanker vehicle, following all necessary procedures
• Monitor the fuel level in the tanker and arrange for refuelling as necessary
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers, and other team members to ensure timely and accurate deliveries
• Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations while also maintaining a professional and courteous demeanour with other road users
• Conduct periodic inspections of the tanker vehicle to identify any maintenance or repair needs and report them to the appropriate personnel

Requirements

• Valid HGV Class 2 license and Driver CPC
• ADR training and certification
• Experience in driving fuel tankers is essential.
• Clean UK driving record with no major violations or accidents
• Strong knowledge of ADR and other relevant safety regulations
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Physically fit and able to handle the physical demands of the job, including lifting and climbing
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility in working hours, including overtime and working one in every three Saturdays, is required.
• Positive attitude and commitment to providing excellent customer service
• As part of our hiring process, applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment screenings, which include background and reference checks.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

• Category C Licence (required)
• ADR in tanks and packages (required)
• Driver CPC (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Kate 0161 518 8458