Overview
ASCO UK Limited is seeking a driver for a full-time, permanent role based in Middlesbrough. The position involves carrying out various LGV disciplines safely and efficiently, including waste vacuum road tankers and curtain-sided vehicles. The role requires long distance driving with overnight trips. Applicants must hold an LGV Class 1 Licence and a Tanks Dangerous Goods by Road certificate and be fully conversant with all LGV driving regulations and legislation.
Responsibilities
* 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 relationships, 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
As you would expect from a highly progressive company, an attractive remuneration package is available to the successful applicant. When applying, your CV should include your current/most recent employment, which clearly demonstrates examples of the skills and behaviours required for the above role.
How to apply
* External Applicants: Visit the Careers page of our website www.ascoworld.com, select the relevant vacancy and follow the Apply Online instructions.
* Current Employees: Submit your up-to-date CV direct to careers@ascoworld.com ensuring your line manager is copied within the email.
Closing Date: 24 July 2025
Closing Date: 04 September 2025
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