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Fuel Tanker Driver - Stornoway

Highland Fuels is looking for a professional part-time LGV driver to join our team delivering fuel across the Isle of Harris. We welcome experienced tanker drivers as well as Class 2 drivers from general haulage backgrounds who are looking to move into the fuel sector.

Why Join Highland Fuels?

1. Standard Weekly Pattern (Saturdays)

  • Guaranteed 8 hours every Saturday.
  • Overtime: Paid at time and a half (1.5x) for any hours worked beyond the initial 8 hours on a Saturday. 

2. Absence and Sickness Cover

  • Availability: Providing 10 weeks of holiday cover per year, plus additional cover for staff sickness as required.
  • Full-Time Blocks: During these periods, you will work a 40-hour week.
  • Rate: £16.60 per hour.
  • Overtime: Paid at time and a half (1.5x) for all hours worked exceeding 40 hours in a single week.
  • Full tanker driver training provided
  • Stable, well-established local company
  • Supportive and experienced operations team

No Tanker Experience? We’ll Train You

Drivers from general haulage backgrounds are welcome. We provide full training, including:

  • ADR training support
  • PDP training
  • Smith’s system training
  • CPC training support
  • Speed awareness and safety training
  • Full operational training on our tanker equipment

The Role

You will deliver fuel safely and efficiently to a variety of customers including domestic homes, commercial businesses, garage forecourts, and marine locations. This role operates on a flexible shift pattern supporting deliveries across the region.

What We’re Looking For

  • LGV Category C
  • ADR for flammable liquids preferred (training may be provided)
  • A professional and safety-focused approach to driving
  • Good customer service skills
  • Flexibility to support regional deliveries when required

Benefits

  • Company pension
  • Life insurance
  • Sick pay
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Benefits hub (retail, travel and entertainment discounts)
  • On-site parking
  • Employee discounts on Highland Fuels Home Heating Fuel and Electricity
  • Private Health Care provided following a 12 month qualifying period
  • Employee Owned Trust become a member following a 12 month qualifying period

Join a trusted local fuel distributor and be part of the team that keeps homes, businesses and communities across the region supplied.


To apply please send your CV to recruitment@highlandfuels.co.uk by 3rd April 2026.