LGV Driver (Class 1) - Environmental (Job ID: 1765)

Asco Transport; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A transport and logistics company in Great Yarmouth is seeking an LGV driver to operate vacuum road tankers and curtain sided vehicles. The role requires thorough knowledge of dangerous goods handling and a valid LGV Class 1 Licence. Benefits include working in a dynamic environment with a focus on safety and compliance. The closing date for applications is 25/09/2025.

Qualifications

• Experience of transporting hazardous materials safely.
• Thorough understanding of waste documentation and handling.
• Up to date knowledge of road traffic laws.

Responsibilities

• Carry out LGV disciplines safely and efficiently.
• Operate curtain sided vehicles and vacuum road tankers.
• Ensure safe handling and transportation of hazardous materials.
• Complete all customer and regulatory paperwork.

Skills

Road tanker operations experience

Customer focused

Ability to work stand-alone

Maintains positive work relationships

Adaptability under pressure

Education

Tanks Dangerous Goods by Road Certificate

Job description

Company

ASCO UK Limited

Location

Great Yarmouth

Employment Type

Full Time/Permanent

Roles and Responsibilities

• Successful applicants will be required to carry out various LGV disciplines safely and efficiently to include waste vacuum road tankers and curtain sided vehicles. This role will require long distance driving with overnight trips. Holding an LGV Class 1 Licence and a Tanks Dangerous Goods by Road certificate, you will be fully conversant with all LGV driving regulations and legislation.
• Distance tanker operations ensuring safe handling and transportation of a wide range of hazardous materials and products
• Operation of curtain sided vehicle
• Inspection and maintenance of associated accessories and equipment including pumps, valves, tanks, vessels, hoses and couplings
• Completion and processing of all relevant customer and regulatory paperwork
• Ensure that all activity is co-ordinated in accordance with relevant company guidelines and statutory regulations
• Attend team brief / safety meetings as required
• Ensure high standards of housekeeping are maintained with all areas of responsibility

Minimum Qualifications

• Tanks Dangerous Goods by Road Certificate

Minimum Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours)

• Maintains positive work relationships
• Experience of road tanker operations including the transport and safe handling of flammable/corrosive/toxic materials
• Thorough understanding of waste documentation and special waste handling
• Thoroughly familiar with relevant safety procedures for tanker and waste operations
• Up to date knowledge of changes in road traffic laws
• Ability to work stand-alone, demonstrating initiative and ownership, while a positive contributor to the wider team.
• Customer focused and the ability to build and maintain effective relationship, both internal and external
• Accustomed to working effectively in a fast-paced environment, flexible and can adapt to changing workloads and priorities, where high standards are not compromised under pressure.

Desirable Qualifications/Competencies

• COSHH awareness
• Safety awareness

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I)

ASCO is committed to supporting and promoting Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I). This commitment is embraced by our Group Board and our Management Board and informs all of our activities and their impact on our customers, employees and our stakeholders.

Closing Date

25/09/2025

Application Details

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