Applying for Chemical Operative/Relief driver (HGV Class 2)

Full Time/Permanent

Are you a qualified HGV driver looking for a variable role that offers hands-on experience within a dynamic chemical distribution site?

Stowlin Limited is recruiting for a Relief HGV Class 2 Driver for their Leicester site. The successful candidate will provide essential driver coverage during holidays and absences and must hold the required licences for the role. When not covering as a driver, you will be working as a Chemical Operative based at their distribution site in Wigston, providing effective operational support through the manufacture, packing, labelling and dispatch of products and blends.

To succeed in this role, you should have thorough knowledge of chemical distribution, hazardous awareness, and relevant safety requirements. Ultimately, you will ensure that all shipments are delivered safely on time and in a professional manner with customer service at the forefront of everything we do.

What you’ll be doing…

The Relief HGV Driver will report directly to the Transport Manager and will be responsible for driving large goods vehicles, logging delivery information correctly and being vigilant of correct delivery times. When not driving you will be a key part of the daily operations instructed by the Site Supervisor as a Chemical Operative.

• Be flexible to cover driver absence as instructed by Transport Team following full training.

• Ensure company compliance of operating license.

• Ensure compliance of personal records – safety record, driving hours, breaks, legal compliance

• Keep organised paperwork and records throughout day.

• Load management – product checks, segregation, load security

• Completing all required and reoccurring training sessions as instructed

• Conduct regular safety audits on equipment in conjunction with Senior Driver and Site Supervisor

• Ensure Compliance to the highest standards of Health, Safety, and Environmental performance across the site manufacturing

Your background…

Must have…

• Proven work experience as an HGV Driver

• HGV Class 2 Driver qualification

• Chemical/ADR driver experience/license, ADR qualification

• Current CPC Driver card

• Understand and support the importance of customer excellence

• Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills

Nice to have…

• Chemical bulk discharge experience

A bit about us…

Stowlin, with over 75 years of experience, supplies high-quality cleaning and process chemicals from its Midlands base. With a national delivery fleet and strong brand partnerships, we serve a wide range of industries—from powder coating to aerospace—ensuring our customers receive reliable and innovative chemical solutions.