Class 1 HGV Driver (Edinburgh)

ASD Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Contributory Pension

Long Service Awards

Discount cards for shops and restaurants

Job summary

A leading metal stockholder in the UK is looking for an experienced Class 1 HGV Driver for their Edinburgh site. The role involves carrying out safe and efficient driving duties, overseeing the unloading process, and ensuring load security. Candidates must possess a Full DCPC certification and have relevant experience in warehousing or distribution. The company offers a competitive salary alongside an attractive benefits package including life assurance and a contributory pension.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to drive the appropriate vehicle class.
• Experience in a warehousing or distribution business is required.
• Fulfilling 35 hours of training for the DCPC is a must.
• Ability to read written instructions and record work accurately.
• Understanding and experience of EHS requirements in warehouse/distribution.

Responsibilities

• Carry out driving duties to transport goods safely.
• Oversee safe unloading at customer premises.
• Check load security and weight distribution.
• Operate mobile equipment for loading/unloading as needed.
• Keep the vehicle clean and maintained.
• Identify health and safety hazards proactively.
• Identify potential health and safety hazards in the workplace.
• Ensure daily vehicle checks are completed and vehicles operated safely.

Skills

HGV driving skills

Knowledge of health & safety regulations

Ability to read written instructions

Flexible team-oriented work

DCPC training

Education

Full DCPC certification

Job description

Overview

ASDis one of the leading metal stockholders and processing suppliers in the UK. We are renowned for supplying a diverse range of ferrous and non-ferrous products. Our extensive in-house processing portfolio in combination with our expertise enables us to deliver cost efficient metal solutions and high-quality steel products.

As a pioneer of digital transformation in the steel and metal industry we continuously strive to add value to our customers by investing into digital technologies and introducing innovative eProcurement solutions.

We are passionate about sustainability and aim to transform our industry by playing an active role in building a sustainable future for our employees, customers, community and future generations.

We are looking for an experienced Class 1HGVDriverto work from our site in Edinburgh.

Hours of work are 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Carry out driving & related duties involved with the carriage of goods to & from ASD client locations. Ensuring driving is carried out in a safe & efficient manner, in full compliance with road traffic regulations.
• Oversee the safe unloading of vehicles at customer premises, ensuring Proofs of Delivery are signed & returned without delay.
• Check the load security & weight distribution according to latest safe working practices before setting out & after each drop.
• As required, & appropriately trained, works mobile equipment to load &/or unload vehicles.
• Follows best practices for fuel efficient driving.
• Actively takes responsibility for keeping vehicle clean & tidy.
• Is proactive in identifying potential health & safety hazards in the workplace.
• Ensures vehicles are in safe condition, with daily checks correctly completed before use, & are operated in a safe manner.

As required accurately updates documentation relating to the carriage of products.

• Full DCPC
• Used to working in a flexible, results oriented, team environment.
• Drivers are required to fulfil 35 hours of training for their DCPC
• Has worked in warehousing or distribution business.
• HGVdriving skills (& licensed to the appropriate vehicle class).
• Able to read written instructions & record accurately work carried out.
• Understanding and experience of EHS requirements, in a warehouse or distribution environment.

Benefits

The company and benefits:

ASDLimited are one of the largest stockholder & distributor in its field in the UK and Ireland. We are also one of the leading service centre companies in the European markets.

We have invested over £15 million in processing equipment over the last few years putting us at the forefront of the metal processing industry.

As well as a competitive salary we also offer an attractive benefits package which include:

• Life Assurance
• Contributory Pension
• Long Service Awards
• Discount cards for shops and restaurants