Bulk driver
| Posting date: | 22 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £35,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 July 2025 |
| Location: | Stanton, Suffolk, IP31 2UD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Manpower UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BBBH418146_1753199837 |
Summary
Location: Stanton
Recruiter: Manpower
Reports To: Site Operations Manager
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Mission
Manpower is recruiting for a professional and safety-conscious Bulk Driver on behalf of our client in Stanton. The successful candidate will ensure delivery activities are carried out in a safe, efficient, cost-effective, and customer-focused manner across the UK distribution network.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct daily pre- and post-operational checks on the vehicle; report and log any damages or mechanical defects.
- Comply with UK transport legislation including tachograph rules, working time regulations, and accurate record-keeping.
- Inspect customer sites to ensure compliance with safety standards and aesthetics (e.g. signage, housekeeping, paintwork, landscaping) and report findings using a company format.
- Maintain clear and timely communication with Logistics Planners regarding delivery delays, vehicle stock levels, or route disruptions.
- Carry the necessary documentation (including proof of ADR training) and ensure the vehicle displays appropriate HAZCHEM signage and safety instructions.
- Generate and issue accurate meter tickets showing quantity delivered including, where possible, obtaining customer signatures as proof of delivery.
- Load and discharge gas safely in line with HSE standards, ensuring customer tanks are never filled beyond 85% capacity.
- Participate in on-call duty rotas (including weekends and bank holidays) to ensure service continuity.
- Report all competitor activity observed while on duty to the Area Operations Supervisor.
- Attend any training as directed by the company to maintain and upgrade skills and safety awareness.
Candidate Profile
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Valid ADR Licence - including Core, Tanks, and Class 2 (Gases) modules.
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act and associated workplace safety guidelines.
Personal Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with internal teams and customers.
- Strong ability to work independently while delivering consistent and reliable service.
- Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to operate under pressure, particularly in seasonal peak periods.
- Professional, punctual, and courteous with a strong focus on safety and compliance.
Why Join Us?
At Manpower, we partner with industry leaders to connect top talent with valuable opportunities. As a Bulk Driver in Stanton, you will be integral to the safe and timely distribution of products to customers across the region-while working within a supportive team environment that values safety, responsibility, and customer service.
Ready to drive your career forward?
Apply now, or contact our Manpower recruitment team for more information.