Up to £18.25 per hour
About the Role
Class 1 Driver (C+E) with ADR certification is required for a permanent role in Rochester, paying up to £18.25 per hour. This position involves trunking bulk gases across the UK on a national contract, with shifts running Monday to Friday from 7pm. Night-out allowances are provided. The assignment offers a temp-to-perm pathway with a prominent logistics firm, ensuring stable weekly work and weekends off. Candidates must hold a valid Class 1 licence and ADR certificate, with a strong safety record. Key responsibilities include the safe transport of hazardous materials, adherence to delivery schedules, and compliance with all relevant regulations. This is suited to professional drivers seeking consistent hours and long-term progression.
Class 1 Trunking Driver - ADR
Location: Rochester
Shifts: Monday to Friday, starting at 7pm
Pay Rate: £18.25, Night out (tramping allowances)
Manpower is currently recruiting for Class 1 (C+E) ADR Drivers on behalf of our Logistics client, based in Rochester, working on a prestigious national contract transporting bulk gases across the UK.
This is an excellent temp-to-perm opportunity offering stable work, competitive rates, Monday to Fridays only so weekends off and the chance to secure a permanent role with a leading logistics provider.
Our client is a third-party provider of transportation and logistics services that offers a range of services from, Drayage, Global freight forwarding andamp; Full truckload transport. The company is committed to environmental sustainability and works with customers to create action plans to reduce emissions.
The Role
- Transporting bulk gas products nationwide (trunking between sites and customer locations)
- Carrying out deliveries across the UK
- Operating Class 1 vehicles in a safe and compliant manner
- Handling ADR hazardous goods in line with regulations
- Managing tank discharge systems (pressure/temperature where required)
- Completing vehicle checks and defect reporting
- Ensuring all PPE and safety procedures are followed
- Completing all delivery paperwork / ePOD systems
- Communicating effectively with transport teams regarding delays or issues
Requirements
- Full UK Class 1 (C+E) Licence
- Full ADR licence (including tanks)
- Valid CPC andamp; Digital Tacho Card
- Ideally 2+ years Class 1 experience (ADR preferred)
- Newly qualified drivers welcome if they show the right attitude and potential
- Maximum 6 penalty points (no DD, DR, IN, CD endorsements)
- Good knowledge of the UK road network
Benefits
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Workplace pension scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- High street discount programme.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Additional employee benefits.
This role involves the transport of hazardous materials, so a strong focus on safety, compliance, and professionalism is essential. You''ll be working independently on long-distance routes, handling high-value and high-risk loads.
If you''re a professional ADR driver looking for your next opportunity-or a newly qualified driver ready to step up-Manpower wants to hear from you.
If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
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