LGV Driver

Schenk UK is an innovative, national tanker haulage business operating one of the largest road tanker fleets in the country. For over 60 years, we've proudly served the chemicals, gas, fuels, waste, and powders sectors, becoming the UK's largest chemical transporter.

We are looking for an experienced LGV Driver (Class 1 ADR) to join our team based at our Harwich depot, working Monday to Friday tramping. Potential yearly earnings of £65,000 per annum, please note this is an indicative figure.

Pay Rates:

• £162.80 per day during your training period. Once you have completed your training you will revert to the below pay agreement.

•  Tramper driver Monday to Friday Occ Saturdays for return to base

•   Hourly rate - up to 8 hours £16.54 - Overtime rate thereafter £24.81 per hour per day

•  Guaranteed min pay 9 hours (8 hours at £16.54 plus 1 Hour O/T at £24.81 = £157.13     per day) for any weekday shift

•  Guaranteed pay for nights away from Harwich (> 25 miles from depot) min pay 12 hours (8 hours at £16.54 plus 4 hours O/T at £24.81 = 231.56) plus night out payment £41.54 (some of the night out payment is taxable)               Early starts payment (before 6 AM) £4.63 per day

•  Voluntary and subject to availability - Weekend and Bank Holidays working attract enhanced payments

•   All breaks are paid

•   25 days holiday (paid on average earnings)

•    Weekly pay

FULLY PAID BREAKS and paid ADR & CPC Refreshers

Essential Requirements:

• An LGV Class 1 licence with no more than six points
• A tachograph card
• A Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)
• A valid ADR licence all classes other than 1 & 7 (Training available for the right candidate)
• A strong understanding of Driver Transport Legislation
• A safety focus
• Minimum 2 years Class 1 experience
• In unit sleeping required 2-5 times each week
• Tanker Experience preferred.

The Package:

• In addition, overtime is available, CPC training hours, courses and CPC accreditation and driver medicals are all paid for. Full PPE is provided.
• If you hold an LGV Class 1 License with no more than 6 points, Driver CPC and a desire to put Safety First, you could be starting a rewarding career at Schenk
• Please note, all offers of employment are subject to valid Right to Work documentation, completion of a Basic DBS check and Drug and Alcohol screening prior to start.
• Schenk UK is an equal opportunity employer.
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