LGV Driver - Monday to Friday
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Position Overview & Specifications
Suttons Tankers are an innovative national tanker haulage business, that operates a nationwide road tanker fleet which has been successfully serving the chemicals, gas, fuels, waste, and powders sectors for over 60 years, and is the largest chemical transporter in the UK.
The Role:
We are looking for an experienced LGV Driver (Class 1 ADR) to join our team based at our Newport depot, working Monday-Friday, start time at 01:00am. This is a permanent position.
Pay Rates:
- £195 average pay per shift Monday-Friday
- £13.43 per hour
- Overtime hours at £20.14 after 8 hours per shift Mon to Friday
- £37.75 per night out when tramping
- £20.14 per hour for the first 5 hours on a Saturday then any additional hours at £25 per hour
- £26.86 per hour paid for Sunday shifts
- £26.86 per hour paid Bank Holidays plus Standard Bank holiday pay
- £1.68 night shift rate
- £37.75 Night out allowance
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
- A strong understanding of Driver Transport Legislation
- A safety focus
- Minimum 2 years Class 1 experience
- Minimum 2 years Tanker Experience
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 Suttons.
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.
Suttons Group is an equal opportunity employer.
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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.
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