HGV 1 Tanker Driver

Abbey Logistics – A UK and European, Industry Leading, food and non-food tanker Distribution Business are seeking to recruit the following;

HGV 1 Tanker Driver – Widnes & Manchester
Monday – Friday Tramping

• Full time permanent
• Monday – Friday Tramping
• Based at our Widnes / Liverpool / Manchester depot
• Food tanker both Oils and Chocolate (none ADR)
• Start times 0430-0600 average
• £16.05ph Monday – Friday / £17.00ph Saturday / £18.20 Sunday
• £26.20 night out
• Additional Chocolate Tank payment of £10 per day
• Weekly pay
• Microlise bonus – paid monthly
• Two week structured training program
• Allocated unit

The role of an Abbey Logistics Class1 Tanker Driver is to safely and efficiently, deliver customer products using bulk liquid tankers throughout the UK and into Europe if required.

Duties will include:

• Collection & Delivery of product in tankers to and from customer locations
• 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.

Experience

• Hold a full LGV C+E (Class 1) licence (no more than 6 penalty points)
• Must hold a valid and up to date DCPC Card
• Can safely operate within a fall arrest system of up to 140kgs

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!

** 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.