HGV 1 Tanker Driver
Posted on: 23rd September 2025
Abbey Logistics – A UK and European, Industry Leading, food and non-food tanker Distribution Business are seeking to recruit the following;
HGV 1 Liquid Tanks Tramping
Shift: Monday – Friday Tramping
Type of work: HGV 1 Tanker
Location: Erith
Liquid Tanks (non ADR)
What We Offer:
- Competitive Pay: £16.84ph Monday – Friday / £16.90 Saturday / £18.90 Sunday / £26.20 night out
- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed Earnings: 9-hour shift guarantee
- Microlise bonus – paid monthly
- Allocated unit
- Training academy – 2 weeks structured tanker training
- Overtime Opportunities Available
- Life Assurance & Generous Pension Scheme
Why Join Abbey Logistics?
- Uniform & PPE Provided – Stay professional and protected on the job.
- 28 Days Paid Holiday (including bank holidays) + Holiday Service days for 3 ,6 and 9 year service. Work-life balance matters.
- Online Self-Service Access – Easily manage payslips & holidays.
- Full DCPC Training Provided in-house
- Gym Discounts
- Health Shield ( Dentist, Physiotherapy, Vaccinations, Optical costs reimbursed)
- GP Anytime – Because your health matters!
The role of an Abbey Logistics HGV 1 Driver is to safely and efficiently, deliver customer products using liquid tanks throughout the UK and into Europe if required.
Duties will include:
- Loading and unloading of Liquid Tanks
- Keeping your vehicle in clean condition
- Working at heights
- Using your digital hand-held device to record all circle checks and deliveries
- Following company procedures in accordance with strict industry guidelines
- Involves connecting and disconnecting hoses for loading and unloading.
- Requires climbing onto tanks to check hatches and seals.
- Manual handling of equipment such as couplings, valves, and hoses.
What We’re Looking For:
HGV 1 Licence for a minimum of 12 months – Max 6 penalty points
Valid DCPC Card
Tanker Experience Preferred but not Essential
Can safely operate within a fall arrest system of up to 140kgs
Ready to drive your career forward? Join Abbey Logistics today and be part of a company that invests in YOU!
** By submitting your application form, if you are subsequently offered employment with ALG, you are giving your permission for ALG to submit your basic details to a third party, specifically AXA, for your new starter health questionnaire.
www.abbeylogisticsgroup.com
