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Class 1 Driver

Pioneer Selection Ltd
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Grays, Essex RM203JL, England

Salary

£25.71 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance

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  • A Class 1 Driver position is available in West Thurrock for skilled and professional individuals.
  • Candidates must have a Class 1 (Cat CE) Vocational Licence, ADR in Tanks (min Class 8 & 9), and proven tanker driving experience.
  • The role involves transporting hazardous chemicals across the UK with a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, requiring nights out (0-5 nights per week).
  • The annual gross salary is £45,427.20, with potential earnings exceeding £60,000, along with overtime and additional benefits.
  • Applicants should have a strong safety awareness, a flexible attitude, and ideally, prior experience in tanker driving.

Job Opportunity: Class 1 Driver (West Thurrock)

Are you a skilled and professional Class 1 Driver? Join our team in West Thurrock!

We are looking for experienced drivers with a Class 1 (Cat CE Vocational Licence) and an ADR in Tanks (min Class 8 & 9) to deliver hazardous chemicals across the UK. If you're health & safety-minded, flexible, and have tanker driving experience, we want to hear from you!

Key Qualifications & Skills:
  • Class 1 (Cat CE) Vocational Licence
  • ADR in Tanks (minimum Class 8 & 9)
  • Driver CPC Vocational Qualification
  • Proven experience with tanker driving (essential)
  • Strong driving skills and safety awareness
  • Knowledge of Driver's Hours and Working Time Directive Rules
  • Professional attitude and high standards
  • Flexible, can-do approach
Role Overview:
  • Transport hazardous chemicals throughout the UK in tankers
  • Handle compressor discharge and pump draw off at specific customer sites
  • 4 on 4 off shift pattern with overtime available
  • Nights out required (0-5 nights per week, paid at £40 per night out)
Training:
  • Comprehensive 2-3 week training with an experienced Driver Trainer
  • Ongoing assessments and re-training to ensure skills and knowledge are up to date
Salary & Benefits:
  • Annual gross salary: £45,427.20 (based on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern)
  • Overtime paid at £25.71 per hour (including breaks)
  • Nights out paid at £40 each
  • Potential to earn in excess of £60,000 per year
  • Pro-rata 17.5 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Company Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance (optional), and Cycle to Work scheme

Are you ready to take the wheel of your career? Apply today to join a company that values safety, professionalism, and ongoing development.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.