HGV Class 1 Fuel Delivery Driver - East Grinstead, Sussex Area
Driver Hire Gatwick is excited to announce an opportunity for a Class 1 Fuel Delivery Driver based in the
East Grinstead, West Sussex area. This is an excellent ongoing role, with a strong possibility of becoming temp-to-perm for the right candidate.
We're looking for professional drivers to start on August 1st, 2025. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of Class 1 driving experience and be flexible for weekend work. Living within 15 miles of East Grinstead would be a distinct advantage. An ADR certificate would also be beneficial.
The Role: Class 1 HGV Fuel Tanker Driver (ADR) - Full-Time, Ongoing
As a Class 1 Fuel Delivery Driver, you'll be a vital part of our team, ensuring essential fuel reaches our clients primarily across
Sussex and the surrounding counties in the South East.
What you'll be doing:
- Representing the company with a professional approach.
- Delivering fuel to generators on customer sites using a fleet that includes 18-tonne twin-axle fuel tankers and 4x4 vehicles towing fuel bowsers.
- Accurately completing all delivery documentation using a handheld tablet device.
- Ensuring safe and professional loading and delivery practices.
- Strictly complying with all relevant Health and Safety, tachograph, and ADR regulations concerning fuel transportation.
- Assisting with the delivery and collection of generators and equipment when needed, utilising various company vehicles.
- Performing daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects.
Requirements:
- Full UK driving licence with C+E entitlement (HGV Class 1).
- Minimum two years of Class 1 driving experience.
- Valid CPC and Tacho card.
- Demonstrable Car towing experience.
- An ADR certificate (Class 3 Tanks and Packages minimum) and Diesel Awareness training are desirable (full training will be provided if required).
- A flexible working attitude as weekend work will be required.
- Professional approach to driving and customer service.
- No more than 6 penalty points on your licence (no IN, DD, or similar endorsements).
- Fluent in English.
- Physically fit and able to undertake the role.
- Living within approximately 10 miles of East Grinstead.
What We Offer:
- Ongoing work with potential for a permanent position.
- Consistent work, Monday to Friday, with opportunities for overtime and weekend shifts.
- Competitive hourly rate paid via umbrella.
- 24-hour emergency contact number.
- Weekly pay.
If this HGV Class 1 Fuel Delivery Driver role sounds like the perfect fit for you, don't hesitate to get in touch! We also have other Class 1 driving jobs available. Additionally, we have other HGV roles available; across the RH Post Code (Crawley, Haywards Heath, East Grinstead, Horley, Red Hill, etc...) and are actively recruiting for them now!
Call Driver Hire Gatwick today: 01293 934555