HGV Driver

Activus Recruitment; Banchory; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected estate business near Banchory is seeking an experienced HGV Driver for operating an 8-wheel tipper and seasonal artic bulk tipper work. Responsibilities include daily vehicle operation, maintaining safety compliance, and supporting farm transport needs. The ideal candidate must have an HGV Class C licence; the Class C+E is highly advantageous. This position offers competitive pay, a supporting team environment, and the stability of being home every night with the potential for permanent employment.

Benefits

Competitive pay (DOE)

Potential progression to a permanent position

Supportive team environment

Home every night

Qualifications

• HGV Class C licence is essential.
• HGV Class C+E licence is highly advantageous.
• CPC and Digital Tachograph required.
• Previous experience driving tippers preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate an 8-wheel tipper daily.
• Transport grain using an artic bulk tipper seasonally.
• Perform basic vehicle checks and report maintenance issues.
• Complete delivery and collection tasks efficiently.

Skills

Good reliability

Communication

Safety awareness

Job description

HGV Driver - 8-Wheel Tipper & Seasonal Artic Bulk Tipper Work

Location: Just outside Banchory

Hours: Full-time

Start: ASAP

Activus Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established Farm & Estate company based just outside Banchory. In addition to agricultural operations, our client manages haulage requirements year‑round and is now looking to add an experienced HGV Driver to their team. This role offers the potential to move into a long‑term staff position for the right candidate.

About the Role

The primary responsibility will be operating an 8‑wheel tipper, with additional artic bulk tipper work for grain during seasonal periods. This is a steady role with the benefit of being home every night.

Key duties include

• Daily operation of an 8‑wheel tipper
• Seasonal artic bulk tipper work for grain transport (Class C+E required for artic work)
• Safe and compliant operation of all vehicles
• Completing delivery and collection tasks efficiently
• Basic vehicle checks and reporting maintenance issues
• Supporting farm and estate transport needs as required

Requirements

• HGV Class C licence (essential)
• HGV Class C+E licence (highly advantageous for artic work)
• CPC and Digital Tachograph
• Previous experience driving tippers preferred
• Good reliability, communication, and safety awareness
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team

What's on Offer

• Competitive pay (DOE)
• Potential progression to a permanent staff position
• Varied work across the year
• Supportive and established team
• Home every night
• Stable and long‑term employment with a respected estate business

If you hold the relevant HGV licence and are looking for a consistent, varied driving role with excellent work‑life balance, we'd love to hear from you.