Driver Level 1a

Univar; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global distributor of chemicals is seeking an HGV Driver at their site in Middlesbrough. The successful candidate will drive Class 1 vehicles, engage in customer deliveries, and ensure adherence to safety standards. Applicants must possess a valid Class 1 HGV license and an ADR certificate. This role offers a Total Rewards package, enhancing physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing, as well as a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Market aligned pay

Diverse benefits package

Incentives for performance

Qualifications

• Holds a valid Class 1 HGV license.
• ADR certificate in packages is essential.
• Maintains a clean digicard and follows legislation.

Responsibilities

• Drive Class 1 vehicles for deliveries.
• Undertake customer deliveries and trunking between sites.
• Ensure vehicle cleanliness and good housekeeping.

Skills

Good communication skills

Excellent attention to detail

Flexibility with work times

Customer service skills

Job description

A Place Where People Matter.

Start your career journey with Univar Solutions! Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you.

Duties

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an HGV Driver at our Middlesbrough site. Reporting to the Transport Manager and operating in a competitive market you will be the face of Univar when delivering to our customers. The role is primarily to drive Class 1 vehicles, but there may be a need to drive Class 2 vehicles and undertake low pressure discharge deliveries when required.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

The role would suit a competent individual with experience of trunking between sites and on occasions undertake customer deliveries, the role requires working to high standards in all aspects of their duties and the capability to work alone. You will be serious about safety in everything you do and happy to be a team player.

We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will have good communication skills, excellent attention to detail and be flexible with work times. It is essential that you are self‑motivated and willing to learn.

You will have high standards in all that you do and possess excellent customer service skills.

An ADR certificate in packages and class 1 HGV license is essential for this role.

The applicant must be compliant and always ensuring they have a clean digicard, following all legislation, you must treat the equipment with respect and have good housekeeping to ensure the vehicles remain clean and tidy inside and out.

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, Abel and wellbeing of our daily lives - from life‑saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges and respects the unique experiences, perspectives, and expertise of every employee. Through our dedicated Employee Resource Networks, we provide the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry while making a difference in our communities.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.