Class 2 Driver

Peterson; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Aberdeen is seeking a driver responsible for loading and unloading goods and transporting them to various locations. The ideal candidate must hold a valid class 2 license, Drivers CPC, and Digital Drivers Card. Responsibilities include conducting safety checks, maintaining records, securing loads, and ensuring timely delivery. Join a team with nearly 100 years of experience in the logistics sector. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid class 2 license.
• Must possess Drivers CPC and Digital Drivers Card.
• Proven ability to conduct daily vehicle safety checks.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload goods and transport them to various locations.
• Conduct daily vehicle safety checks as per operator requirements.
• Ensure driving skills comply with assessment and licensing requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of daily work and tachograph charts.
• Collect and deliver loads safely and timely.
• Secure loads appropriately and check related equipment.
• Provide necessary paperwork for deliveries and collections.

Skills

Driving skills

Safety awareness

Education

Valid class 2 license

Drivers CPC

Digital Drivers Card

Job description

In support of our continued growth, the above opportunity has arisen at our Aberdeen Facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for loading and unloading goods and transporting them to various locations.

The ideal candidate must have a valid class 2 license, Drivers CPC and Digital Drivers Card.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Empowered to “stop the job” if an action is considered unsafe and report to line supervisor.
• Daily vehicle safety checks are conducted as per operator.
• Ensure driving skills are conducted in accordance with driver assessor audits, competency units and licence requirements.
• Accurate record of daily work / tachograph charts to be kept with driver for a period of minimum 28 days and no more than 42 days (analogue). Digital tachograph details to be downloaded on a regular basis.
• Collecting and delivering loads to and from vendors / customers in a safe and timely manner.
• Securing loads in the appropriate manner pertaining to the particular load, ensuring the loads are double strapped at all times.
• Providing the appropriate paperwork for deliveries and ensuring that the appropriate paperwork is received upon collection of loads.
• Ensuring that all straps, ratchets etc. are fit for purpose and that any defects are reported in a timely manner.

Our Company:

From our roots in agricultural inspections, Peterson and Control Union have been operating for nearly 100 years in the field of logistics, quality, certifications and risk management. Our in‑depth knowledge and experience covers all aspects of the supply chain in many industries including agriculture, energy, forestry, sustainability and textiles.