HGV Class 1 Tanker Driver NIGHTS
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Position Overview & Specifications
Abbey Logistics – A UK and European, Industry Leading, food and non-food tanker Distribution Business are seeking to recruit the following;
HGV TANKER DRIVER
Monday to Friday Nights
- Based at our Purfleet depot
- Tanker experience required
- £15.59 (first 20-weeks employment) raising to £16.59 after.
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:
- Loading & Delivery of liquid tankers to and from UK and European (if required) customer locations
- Complying with all drivers’ hours and working time regulations
- Using a digital hand-held device to record all vehicle checks and delivery information
- Following customer and company guidelines and processes
Experience
- Hold a full LGV C+E (Class 1) licence (no more than 6 penalty points)
- Tanker work preferred but not essential as training will be given
- Must hold a valid and up to date DCPC Card
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Fuel bonus
- Guaranteed hours
- Overtime available
- Uniform/PPE
- 28 days paid holiday depending on shift pattern (includes 8 bank holidays)
- Driver medicals reimbursed
- Structured two-week training program
- Full DCPC in house training during your employment (online or face to face)
- Online access to self- service, payslips and holiday booking
- Life Assurance
- Generous pension scheme
** 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
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £15.59-£18.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Purfleet: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- HGV1 Driving: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driver CPC (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Shipping & Trucking
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HGV Class 1 Tanker Driver NIGHTS roles across Abbey Logistics's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Shipping & Trucking.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £16 - £18 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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