HGV DRIVER CLASS 1

Northwards Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Development training

Group life assurance

Competitive salary + pension

Job summary

Northwards Ltd is recruiting a Class 1 HGV Driver based at our busy Shetland depot. You will play a key role in delivering customer freight reliably, supporting the local supply chain for marine and agricultural sectors.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will conduct daily checks, load and secure loads, and coordinate movements with the Transport Office. Opportunities for overtime may be available and a competitive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Valid Category C+E driving licence.
• Experience driving Class 1 HGVs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily vehicle and trailer checks and report defects.
• Load and secure freight onto vehicles.
• Liaise with Transport Office to coordinate movement of freight and trailers within Shetland.

Skills

Category C+E Driving Licence

Job description

Northwards provides a high-quality freight and haulage service from/to our depots in Shetland, Orkney, Aberdeen, Inverness, Scrabster and Glasgow, and, through partner collaborations, throughout the UK and Europe.

We share a genuine commitment to putting customers first by providing on-time and reliable delivery of goods and equipment. Every member of our team has an important role to play in maintaining our standards and driving the business forward.

We are currently recruiting for a Class 1 HGV Driver to join the team, based at our busy Shetland depot.

About the role:

Our Class 1 HGV Drivers play a key role in the local community’s supply chain. We support a broad customer base including the marine and agricultural industry. We transport various cargo such as plant and equipment, temperature-controlled goods and hazardous waste.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, our Class 1 HGV Drivers are predominantly responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of customer freight and trailers throughout Shetland. In addition, there are various other tasks that our Class 1 HGV Drivers carry out, including:

• Conducting daily vehicle and trailer checks, ensuring that any defects found are reported accordingly
• Loading and securing freight onto vehicles
• Liaising with colleagues at the Transport Office to coordinate the movement of freight and trailers to locations within Shetland.

Our Class 1 HGV Drivers may be required to operate a variety of vehicles, including: Artic, Class 2, lorry-mounted crane and low-loading vehicles. Training is provided to operate these vehicles, as required.

Where applicable, opportunities for overtime may be available.

At Northwards, we offer an attractive benefits package which includes:

• Competitive salary, leave provisions and pension scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Development training
• Group life assurance.

Key requirements:

• Category C+E Driving Licence