Job Description

Cotswold Petroleum Limited, part of Barton Petroleum, is an independent fuel and lubricants supplier to industry, farming and the home. We are a truly independent company and remain family owned.

We invest in experienced, customer focussed staff and drivers and are founder members of the DVSA Earned Recognition Scheme which proves our organisation meets the highest driver and vehicle standards.

We are currently recruiting for a Class 2 HGV ADR Fuel Tanker Driver based at our Moreton in Marsh depot.

The main responsibilities for this role are:

Loading of vehicles at the depot following all H&S guidelines and company operational procedures

The safe delivery of fuel to a range of domestic, commercial and agricultural customers

Ensuring all vehicle daily walkaround safety checks are completed to the highest standard

Ensuring all paperwork relating to the loading and unloading is filled in correctly

Ability to work to all written procedures and guidelines, WTD and drivers' hours regulations

Key Skills needed for this role are:

Good attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Good knowledge of our delivery area (approx. 1 hour in each direction from Moreton)

Friendly and polite manner

Availability to work alternate Saturday mornings during the winter months is essential. This is paid at the overtime rate of 25.49 p/h

Requirements:

Class 2 / Cat C HGV Licence

ADR in Class 3 (Flammable liquids) and Tanks (preferable)

Valid DCPC Card

Valid Digital Tacho Card

Multi drop experience

Minimum of 2 years commercial driving experience

A basic salary of 37,876 for a 40-hour week (18.21 p/h) is on offer for this position with plenty of scope for overtime (paid at 25.49 p/h), including Saturday mornings, particularly in the busier winter months. This job comes with an excellent earnings potential.

Other benefits include:

22 days holiday plus bank holidays (this rises with service) All licence renewals and medicals paid for All relevant training paid for, including ADR refresher courses and annual DCPC training Free eyesight checks and generous contribution towards glass lenses if applicable Free private healthcare (BUPA) after qualifying period Generous Bonus Scheme - Discretionary bonus based on individual performance, depot performance and company profitability
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 18.21 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme On-site parking
Experience:

Commercial driving: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Category C Licence (required) Driver CPC (required) Digital Tachograph Card (required) ADR in Core, Tanks and Class 3 Flammable Liquids (preferred)
Work Location: In person