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Barton Petroleum
HGV Class 2 ADR Fuel Tanker Driver
Watford, Hertfordshire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 21 hours ago
- Salary
- 18.21 GBP Hourly
- Recruiter
- Barton Petroleum
- Closes
- 09 Sep 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Barton Petroleum Limited is a fuel and lubricants supplier to industry, farming
and the home. We are a truly independent company and remain family owned.
We invest in experienced, customer focused staff and drivers and are founder members of the DVSA Earned Recognition Scheme which proves our organisation meets the highest driver and vehicle standards.
We are currently recruiting for a Class 2 HGV ADR Fuel Tanker Driver based at our Watford, Herts depot.
The main responsibilities for this role are:
Loading of vehicles at the depot whilst following all H&S guidelines and operational procedures
The safe delivery of fuel to a range of domestic, commercial and agricultural customers
Ensuring all vehicle daily walkaround safety checks are completed to the highest standard
Ensuring all paperwork relating to the loading and unloading is filled in correctly
Ability to work to all written procedures and guidelines, WTD and drivers' hours regulations
Key Skills need for this role are:
Good attention to detail
Excellent communication skills
Good knowledge of our delivery area (Approx 1hr radius of Watford)
Friendly and polite manner
Availability to work alternate Saturday mornings during the winter months is essential. This is paid at the overtime rate of GBP25.49 p/h
Requirements:
Class 2 / Cat C HGV Licence
ADR in Core, Class 3 (Flammable liquids) and Tanks
Petroleum Driver Passport (preferable but not essential)
Previous tanker driving experience would be a distinct advantage
Valid DCPC Card
Valid Digital Tacho Card
Multi drop experience
Minimum of 2 years commercial driving experience
A basic salary of GBP37,876 for a 40-hour week (GBP18.21p/h) is on offer for this position with plenty of scope for overtime (paid at GBP25.49 p/h), including Saturday mornings, particularly in the busier winter months. This job comes with an excellent earnings potential.
Other benefits include:
30 days paid holiday (this rises with service)
All licence renewals and medicals paid for
All relevant training paid for, including ADR refresher courses and annual DCPC training
Free eyesight checks and generous contribution towards glass lenses if applicable
Free private healthcare (BUPA) after qualifying period
Generous Bonus Scheme - Discretionary bonus based on individual performance, depot performance and company profitability
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: GBP18.21 per hour
Benefits:
Company pension
Life insurance
On-site parking
Private medical insurance
Experience:
Commercial driving: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
Driver CPC (required)
Work Location: In person
Ad ID: 5416934214
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