Milk Tanker Driver

As a Milk Tanker Driver, you will:

• Play a key role in our dairy operations, collecting fresh milk from local farms and delivering it to the dairy, as well as undertaking transhipment work between sites, ensuring all deliveries are completed safely, efficiently and with care.
• Collect milk samples during farm collections and, upon return to the depot, ensure they are accurately labelled and submitted for laboratory testing in line with quality, food safety and customer requirements.
• Enjoy a varied role combining both farm collection and transhipment duties, offering diversity and responsibility throughout your working day.
• Ensure all deliveries and collections are completed on time, meeting client requirements and maintaining consistently high standards.
• Enjoy rural driving while navigating beautiful landscapes and countryside routes.
• Carry out comprehensive daily vehicle safety checks using the company phone to ensure vehicle safety, compliance, and reliability.
• Maintain regular communication with the transport team, providing updates on progress and any issues encountered.
• Participate in regular training sessions to remain up to date with industry standards, procedures, and best practices.
  
  Must hold a UK Class 1 CE Licence.
• Current DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Driver Card.
• Experience with milk tankers would be an advantage, though full training will be provided for the right candidate.
• Bring your passion for delivering exceptional customer service, making every interaction count.
• Thrive under deadlines, showcasing your ability to work efficiently and effectively.
• Be a confident, polite, and collaborative team player, contributing to a positive work environment.
• Have excellent geographical knowledge, navigating routes with ease and precision.
  
  Shift: Approximately 06:00hrs - 16:00hrs on a 5on 3off rota. Additional hours may be required to meet business needs.
Do you have a UK Class 1 CE Licence? If "YES," we want to hear from you! Competitive Salary: Earn £16.35 per hour (£37,298 per annum) based on 10-hour shifts, with excellent earning potential through additional shifts and premium payments. Additional Monday to Friday shifts are paid at £18.85 per hour, while Saturday and Sunday shifts are paid at £19.85 per hour. Plus, receive an extra £2.25 per hour for all hours worked between 22:00hrs and 05:59hrs. Benefit from a 100% premium for working on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day, with the first 10 hours paid at £163.50 per shift.,
• Overtime: Paid at an hourly rate. Enhanced rates for working weekends.
• Training: DCPC training during your employment, Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.
• Benefits: Additional holiday purchasing scheme, Retail discounts with Circular Benefits, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support, and more.
• Career Development: Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
• Company Benefits: Excellent holiday allowance, Medical Reimbursement, Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme.
• Extras: Christmas Savings Club, Black Circle Tyre Discount, Cycle To Work Scheme, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
• Team Culture: Strong culture of teamwork.