HGV Class 2 Driver

Gi Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Scotland is looking for an experienced HGV Driver, Category C, to support their Service Centre operations. In this role, you will deliver equipment, provide excellent customer service, and receive training tailored to your development needs. The job offers a good work/life balance with 42.5 hours per week, paid overtime potential, and an industry-leading benefits package.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Retail discount scheme

Employee recognition awards

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Fully competent HGV driver with licence category C, preferably with a clean driving licence.
• Driver CPC and Digital Driver Card is desirable; training may be available.
• Experience in the movement of plant or powered access equipment with IPAF or ADR certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Service Centre operations, delivering quality products and services.
• Travel to different locations meeting customers and delivering plant hire equipment.
• Demonstrate how to operate the equipment safely.

Skills

Good customer service and communication skills

Flexible and adaptable approach

Attention to detail and accuracy

Education

HGV licence category C

Driver CPC and Digital Driver Card

HIAB Licence

Job description

HGV Driver, Cat C.

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 per annum

Hours per week: 42.5 pw. Days: Monday to Friday.

Vacancy type: Permanent

About The Role

We now have a fantastic opportunity for an HGV Category C Driver to support our Service Centre operations, helping us to deliver our promise of quality products and services on time, every time for our customers.

Are you an experienced HGV Driver looking for something different in your next driving role - where no two days are the same and you can combine your love of driving with a sense of pride in delivering fantastic customer service? Read on and find out more about joining a team where your contribution is truly valued.

Every day brings something new - travelling to different locations, meeting customers, delivering and collecting a wide range of plant hire equipment.

You’ll also demonstrate how to operate the equipment, so we’ll ensure that you have the training and skills needed to carry this out in a professional and safe manner.

What can we offer you in return?

You’ll benefit from a good work/life balance working pattern of Monday‑Friday 42.5 hours per week, with the potential for paid overtime by mutual agreement.

We provide an industry‑leading flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, retail discount scheme, employee recognition awards and a great company pension scheme.

About You

From day one our focus will be on your training and development, a key part of which will be attending our company induction and Driver Training course. Your manager will work with you to identify your personal development needs and career progression plan, including opportunities to gain new qualifications. We’re committed to developing our team‑mates and promoting internally wherever possible.

What you will need to bring to the role

• Fully competent HGV driver with licence category C, preferably with a clean driving licence (no more than six points)
• Licence category C with Driver CPC and Digital Driver Card is desirable (Training may be available)
• HIAB Licence
• Good customer service and communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable approach; effective team player
• Articulate and organised, with a good level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Nice to have: Experience in the movement of plant or powered access equipment with IPAF or ADR certification desirable

Should you require any support or assistance on your application, please contact your local Gi Group office directly.