HGV Drivers

BLUE TOWN LIMITED; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible holidays

Overtime rates

Pension scheme

Group life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Free CPC training

Modern fleet maintenance

Job summary

BLUE TOWN LIMITED in Grangemouth is seeking an HGV Driver to join our flexible permanent team. You will operate a modern fleet, delivering timber and general cargo across the Highlands, Islands and mainland UK, with varied shift patterns and part-time options.

The role requires HGV Class 1 (CE) licence, Driver Qualification Card and a willingness to work outdoors in all weather. ADR is an advantage; teamwork is essential for daily tasks.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 1 (CE) Licence required.
• Driver Qualification Card required.
• ADR licence would be an advantage, not essential.
• Timber haulage experience desirable for forestry crane operator positions.
• Outdoor deliveries to sites in all weather conditions.
• Teamwork is essential to complete tasks.

Responsibilities

• Drive HGV1 vehicles with attachments as needed (various trailer types).
• Maintain and update training for artic/rigid vehicles.
• Load general cargo including timber, forestry products, fertiliser and steel.
• Ensure safe loading and compliance with safety, loading and tachograph rules.
• Complete daily checks/records and proper tachograph usage.

Skills

HGV Licence

Driver Qualification Card

ADR Licence (adv)

Job description

Salary: £15.30 per hour - £16.83 per hour dependent upon skills and experience

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time or part-time hours (plus relief/cover) are available

Shift Patterns: We offer a variety of shift patterns: day shift, night shift, nights out, 4 on/4 off and 4 on/2 off, ad-hoc, on full or part-time contracts.

About Us:

Founded in 1959 we are a family-owned and operated business. With over 65 years of experience in the haulage industry, we provide proactive logistic solutions for our customers throughout the Highlands & Islands, and mainland UK, within multiple sectors including: Road Haulage & Logistics, Rail Logistics, Marine & Shipping Services, Port Services, Warehousing Services and more...

About The Role:

We are currently recruiting for HGV Drivers. This is a great opportunity for drivers who enjoy working for a prestigious logistics company, driving a modern and well-maintained fleet of vehicles and who are looking for flexibility in their life.

Key Responsibilities:

• To drive HGV1 vehicles with attachment trailers when necessary: attachments to include flatbeds, curtain siders, occasional drop-sided trailers, low loaders, tanker trailers, forestry pin trailers
• To maintain and update training to drive artic and rigid vehicles to comply with company needs and legislation
• To load with care, general cargo including forestry products, round wood, fertiliser, concrete products, steel and paper products and any other cargo required
• To ensure safe and secure loading of cargo at commencement and throughout duration of the journey to off-loading cargo
• To ensure safety of other employees and members of the public when travelling with cargo
• To undertake to complete all necessary daily checks/records and proper use of tacho cards when carrying cargo on company business and complete relevant paperwork correctly

Locations:

We operate from several locations throughout the UK and have strategically positioned ourselves near to major cities, which allows quicker and easier access to customers and major transports route. These include:

• West Highland (Corpach/Fort William, Isle of Skye, Mallaig & Kishorn)
• North Highland (Inverness & Invergordon)
• Central Scotland (Grangemouth & Methil)
• England (Carlisle)

Our current vacancies are based in Grangemouth.

About you:

Key Requirements:

• HGV Class 1 (CE) Licence
• Driver Qualification Card
• ADR licence would be an advantage, however this is not essential
• Experience of Timber Haulage would be desirable for Forestry Crane Operator positions
• You will be delivering to outdoor sites mainly so an aspect of the work will be outside in all weather conditions
• Working as part of a team is a must so we are looking for someone who is eager to engage with others to get the task at hand done.

Benefits of being an HGV Driver with us:

• A great team of colleagues and a varied work load
• Competitive rates of pay + overtime rates for weekend working
• A modern, well maintained vehicle with in-house HGV mechanics providing full support and maintenance
• Flexible holidays - 28 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), enhanced with service
• Aggregated holiday pay
• Employer Contributory Pension Scheme
• Group life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Free CPC training
• Training & support from day one and throughout your career with the Company

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: HGV Class 1 Driver, LGV Class 1 Driver, LGV Driver, Heavy Haulage Driver, Haulage Driver, ADR Driver, may also be considered for this role.