Job Title
Field Driver Technician
Contract Type
Full-time, flexible hours (may include occasional weekends or holidays)
Work Location
Field-based / customer sites, UK
Overview
A growing industrial solutions provider is seeking a Field Driver Technician to support customers with the safe delivery and maintenance of hazardous products. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role that combines delivery operations, technical tank knowledge, equipment maintenance, and relationship management. Safety, professionalism, and service quality are central to this role.
Key Responsibilities
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Safely load, prepare, and operate delivery vehicles transporting hazardous products
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Plan and manage efficient delivery routes, considering tank sizes, customer requirements, and delivery priorities
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Deliver hazardous products into tanks and containers at customer sites safely
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Conduct dynamic risk assessments at delivery locations and stop work if conditions are unsafe
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Perform pre-delivery and post-delivery vehicle and equipment checks
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Complete all delivery documentation and obtain customer sign-off
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Optimise delivery schedules and tank utilisation, coordinating rescheduling with customers and management as required
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Provide professional, knowledgeable, and customer-focused service at all times
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Undertake routine maintenance on hazardous product tanks, identify faults, and arrange remedial works
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Conduct annual inspections on tanks, ensuring compliance and reporting findings clearly
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Explain safe tank operation to customers and highlight any breaches of codes of practice
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Maintain van spares stock and coordinate with internal teams to resolve customer issues
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Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times and ensure it is maintained
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Identify opportunities for additional sales, including increased volumes, equipment, or training
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Build strong, long-term customer relationships through reliable service and technical credibility
Required Qualifications and Skills
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Full UK driving licence with a clean driving record
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Background in service, maintenance, engineering, or mechanical environments is preferred
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Strong safety mindset with ability to carry out dynamic risk assessments
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Confident and professional communicator with strong customer-facing skills
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Physically capable of handling tanks and related equipment
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Excellent time management and organisational skills
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High attention to detail for paperwork and compliance documentation
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Calm and resourceful when handling unexpected site or delivery challenges
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Comfortable using GPS, mobile devices, and digital delivery systems
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Able to work independently in a lone-working environment
Typical Work Environment
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Long periods of driving
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Hands-on, physically demanding tasks in varying weather conditions
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Visits to a wide variety of customer sites, each with different rules and requirements