Class 1 Tanker Driver

Class 1 Tanker driver (Roaming – UK)

Location: Ballynure, Co Antrim

Woodside Logistics Group has over 50 years’ experience of transporting between Great Britain and Ireland. There is a strong ‘can do’ culture within Woodside Logistics, driving us to find solutions which makes meeting our customers’ needs a priority. We also place great emphasis on maintaining quality equipment, delivering quality training and applying rigorous controls. Operating across the UK and Ireland, we are proud to have one of the largest and most diverse trailer fleets in the industry.

We’re looking for HGV drivers that hold a C+E licence to join our team at our operation in Ballynure. You will be undertaking the delivery & collection of products on behalf of Woodside Tankfreight and its customers.

Job Description:

The role requires shipping out from Ireland to the UK and staying a minimum of 2 weeks (3 weeks desirable) at a time

General driving duties, observing current legal and best practice delivering and collection to/from our customers’ premises

Loading and delivering of food / non food grade goods on behalf of major blue chip companies

Full and ongoing training will be provided by our team of dedicated Driver Trainers

Hours of work:

Mon – Fri £13.93 per hour

Guaranteed 11 hours

Plentiful overtime paid at up to £15.00 per hour + weekend overtime between £15.00 and £17.14 per hour

Overnight expenses paid at £27 per night

Essential Criteria :

A full UK C+E licence (essential) Digital tachograph card and driver's CPC qualification card

Minimum of 12 months previous class 1 Tanker driving experience

Able to maintain a good standard of driving

Clean license preferable but up to a maximum 6 points is acceptable

Able to demonstrate right to work in the UK

Good knowledge of drivers’ hours and WTD regulations

Desirable Criteria:

ADR in tankers

Additional Benefits:

Competitive pay rate and allowance for nights out (if applicable)

Full induction and training on all aspects of the role is provided on a one-on-one basis with one of our Driver Trainers

Fully funded healthcare plan with Health Shield

Long service recognition

Cycle to work scheme

Opportunities for personal development

Role specific training

For more information and to apply:

Complete our online application form

Email your CV to Joerobbin@woodsides.com

Call 07741 756520

Or Text RECRUIT and your name to 66777

Our Diversity and Inclusion commitments

Woodside Logistics Group is an equal opportunity employer.

We are dedicated to encouraging a supportive and inclusive culture amongst the whole workforce. It is within our best interest to promote diversity and eliminate discrimination in the workplace.

Our aim is to ensure that all employees and job applicants are given equal opportunity and that our organisation is representative of all sections of society. Each employee will be respected and valued and able to give their best as a result.

We believe in creating an inclusive environment and it's an essential part of our culture. We expect all of our employees to treat each other equally, honestly and with respect. We want our employees to trust that their differences are respected and valued so they can genuinely be themselves at work.

Please note the company operate pre-employment drugs screening testing and any offer of employment made is conditional upon a clear screening test result.

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