Happy Friday - 19/09/2025

This entry is going to be quick and easy.

I am now ADR trained with 28 hours about to be added to my CPC log.

The exams were a little frustrating.

I thought my way out of some correct answers yesterday and on one of the modules I only scored around 87% getting 3 wrong.

That was my worst effort.

Today I scored 100% on the Tankers exam and I am quite pleased about this.

Tankers is where I think I want to be heading.

I am still on a trajectory to hit my £22/hr milestone.

Let's recap the GXO situation

  • Class 1 Day Driver
  • One of the most forward-thinking and fast-growing logistics companies
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
  • Monday to Friday
  • Start between 04:00 – 06:00
  • £43,361.00
  • Multi drop
  • Average 3- 7 drops per day
  • 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
  • Flexible dental insurance plans
  • Company sponsored pension scheme
  • 24/7 online GP service
  • Life assurance
  • Comprehensive employee assistance programme
  • Benefits
  • Operating the vehicle in safe and legal manner
  • Guarantee it has been loaded correctly prior to leaving site
  • No Handball
  • Ensuring all documentation is completed accurately
  • Operating automated lift decks
  • Full UK driving licence with category C+E entitlement
  • Valid Driver Qualification Card (Driver CPC)
  • Be in possession of a valid Digital Tachograph Card
  • No more than 6 current penalty points
  • No DR, DG, DD, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT99 endorsements with a conviction date within the previous 5 years


This really looks good to be honest.

But the kicker is determining what the deliveries are going to be.

The description says no handball which is okay I guess.

It just means waiting to get unloaded all the while which could be shit.

7 drops would be a very busy day for me as a moffett driver.

But easily done if they are near each other.

I mean I can do 15-26 when working with PJH but that's a different kettle of fish.

There are other GXO positions and the payscale varies from around £31k upwards.

Here's something different.

  • Class 1 Fuel Tanker Driver
  • Monday - Friday
  • Days
  • £16.50 per hour
  • Guaranteed 9.5 hours per day
  • Paid breaks 
  • Kingsbury
  • Experienced Class 1 Fuel Drivers
  • Well-established client 
  • Kingsbury . This is an excellent opportunity for professional drive


Shit

The job description is shit and the rate is shit


  • Air Products
  • PG Driver
  • Bardon, England, United Kingdom 
  • the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world
  • Looking for ambitious Packaged Gases Drivers 
  • Join and support our dynamic growth plans
  • Enjoy a rewarding career
  • Contract - Full time, Permanent
  • Monday - Friday
  • Basic £46,953.60
  • Full bespoke training package will be provided

  • Adhere to all safety rules, processes, and procedures, as safety is a condition of employment
  • Deliver our products safely in accordance with legal requirements and our own safe working procedures. 
  • Pre & Post vehicle check in-line with DVSA guidelines, and Air Products standards, which may change from time-to-time.
  • Loading, unloading and all other activities associated with product management in-line with ‘Dist Man PG Specific – working instructions’ available via ‘RTL Knowledgebase app’
  • Successful completion of all LearnEx and regulatory training as required.
  • Maintain tachograph infringement level in-line with DVSA/Traffic commissioner expectations, and Air Products standards, whereby regular feedback, monitoring and coaching will be provided to ensure full compliance.
  • LGV 1 license (HGV Class 1/C+E unrestricted)
  • Operating the class of vehicle that will be operated at Air Products upon employment.
  • Valid (in date) ADR Training Certificate 2,3, 5 and 8 minimum (refreshed every 5 years) preferred 
  • Valid (in date) Driver's CPC Qualification Card (DQC) and evidence of current Periodic Training Status
  • FLT qualification (desirable, not essential)
  • Proven track record of working within a safety-first environment.
  • Able to work under own initiative with excellent communication skills.
  • We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.
  • At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.


Now this one is amazing

Looks really good with some real notable points in the description

But it's C+E

Might be worth asking what their onboarding process is like

Chances are, Bardon is not local


  • Class 2 ADR Tanker Driver at Vrieservice
  • £16.63 per hour
  • £24.94 per hour after the 42.5
  • Guaranteed hours 
  • All weekend hours paid at £24.94 including shift days
  • PAYE
  • 28 days paid holidays per year which increase with length of service
  • Bonus paid of up to £1000 every 6 months
  • Manpower Driving and Logistics
  • National clients in the Hinckley area
  • Multi drop tanker deliveries to farms and commercial premises
  • 4 on 2 off shift pattern
  • Starting at around 6am
  • No ADR experience required
  • Must have ADR class 2 in tanks
  • CPC and digi card are required
  • New / inexperienced drivers will be considered for the role
  • Role due to start in September and will run until around April 2026 (weather dependant)
  • Must have relevant HGV experience
  • 01472 361616 Manpower


This could be the one to get going with.

Main factor is getting experience



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