ADR Class 1 Driver

Overview

ADR Class 1 Driver — We’re looking for a versatile and safety-focused ADR Driver to join our specialist logistics team. You’ll be responsible for the secure transport of hazardous goods, including lithium-ion batteries and solar panels, across the UK.

A typical day starts between 5–6 AM, with 1–2 deliveries to engineers in the morning, followed by a trunk run between our distribution centres. This role is ideal for professional drivers who take pride in safety, compliance, and customer service.

Location

Location: Harlow

Salary

Salary: £46,352.19 per annum (DOE) + overtime + benefits

Contract and Shifts

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Shifts: Monday–Friday

Essential Skills

  • Valid UK Class 1 (CE) licence.
  • ADR Licence (minimum: Class 9 – Miscellaneous Dangerous Substances, with Packages preferred).
  • Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
  • Previous experience with hazardous goods transport (batteries/solar panels desirable).
  • Strong commitment to safety, compliance, and excellent customer service.
  • Ability to work independently with a professional approach.

Key Responsibilities

  • Safely transport ADR-classified goods (e.g. lithium-ion batteries) to and from customer sites.
  • Carry out vehicle checks, report defects, and ensure compliance with company and legal safety standards.
  • Follow ADR, Driver Hours, Tachograph, and Health & Safety regulations at all times.
  • Accurately complete delivery documentation (ePODs, manifests, waste transfer notes if required).
  • Provide a professional, reliable service when representing the company to customers and site contacts.

What We Offer

We value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment and a competitive salary along with benefits including a company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, share scheme, employee benefits online discount platform, onsite parking, and more.

Rewards

  • Competitive salary
  • First Aid, Health and Safety & Fire Marshall Training available
  • Free onsite parking
  • Uniform
  • Retail discounts
  • Pension scheme
  • Death in Service benefit
  • Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Wellbeing and benefits Portal

Our people are at the core of our business and we offer significant opportunities for career progression, training enrichment, and multi-skilling in a dynamic working environment.

About Us

Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country. We offer storage, handling and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer ‘dark stores’; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK’s best-known companies.

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