Bitumen Driver

Bitumen Driver

Full-Time 19.5 - 19.5 £ / hour (est.) No working from home possible
schenk

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Drive Class 1 LGV Bitumen tankers safely and efficiently across the UK.
  • Company: Join Schenk UK, a leading tanker haulage business with over 60 years of experience.
  • Benefits: Earn £19.50 per hour, plus paid breaks, overtime, and meal allowances.
  • Other info: Full PPE provided, with opportunities for paid training and career growth.
  • Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and enjoy a rewarding career in transport.
  • Qualifications: Must have LGV Class 1 licence, Driver CPC, and tanker experience.

The predicted salary is between 19.5 - 19.5 £ per hour.

Schenk UK is an innovative, national tanker haulage business operating one of the largest road tanker fleets in the country.

For over 60 years, we have proudly served the chemicals, gas, fuels, waste, and powders sectors, becoming the UK's largest chemical transporter.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Class 1 LGV Bitumen Driver to join our team based at Stockton, working 50 hours across a Monday‑to‑Friday tramping shift pattern.

  • Pay Rates
  • £19.50 per hour with a 10‑hour guarantee per shift
  • £2.31 per hour – London weighting allowance
  • £26.00 per hour overtime (applicable after 10 hours worked Monday‑Friday)
  • £26.00 per hour overtime for Saturday
  • £32.50 per hour overtime for Sundays
  • £32.50 per hour for worked hours on Bank Holidays (plus day in lieu)
  • £34.00 per night shift worked
  • £4.15 meal payment per shift
  • Fully Paid Breaks

Breaks are fully paid and ADR & CPC refreshers are paid.

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
  • At least 2 years tanker experience
  • The Package

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 licence with no more than six points, a Driver CPC and a desire to put safety first, you could be starting a rewarding career at Schenk.

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.

Schenk UK is an equal opportunity employer.

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Contact Details:

schenk Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Bitumen Driver

Problem-Solving Skills
Communication Skills
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Teamwork
Adaptability
Customer Service Skills