HGV Drivers

TipTopJob; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime

Pension scheme

Free CPC training

Job summary

Ferguson Transport and Shipping in Grangemouth is seeking General Haulage Drivers for a permanent role. You will drive HGV1 tractors with attachments, perform daily checks and ensure secure loading of diverse cargo to strict deadlines.

You should hold a HGV Class 1 (CE) Licence and Driver Qualification Card; ADR is an advantage. The role offers flexible full- or part-time hours, overtime, a modern fleet, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 1 (CE) Licence required.
• Driver Qualification Card required.
• ADR licence is an advantage but not essential.
• Timber Haulage experience desirable for Forestry Crane Operator positions.
• Outdoor site deliveries; work outdoors in all weather.
• Teamwork is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive HGV1 vehicles with attachments as required.
• Load and secure diverse cargo including forestry products.
• Complete daily checks and proper tachograph use.
• Ensure safety of cargo and other road users throughout journeys.

Education

HGV Class 1 (CE) Licence

Driver Qualification Card

ADR licence (advantage)

Job description

Job Title: General Haulage Drivers

Location: Grangemouth

Salary: GBP15.30 per hour : GBP16.83 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 by the late Archie Ferguson and his wife Anne in Ardrishaig, Argyll, Ferguson Transport and Shipping is 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 and Islands, and mainland UK, within multiple sectors including: Road Haulage and Logistics, Rail Logistics, Marine and 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 and Kishorn)
• North Highland (Inverness and Invergordon)
• Central Scotland (Grangemouth and 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 Ferguson Transport and Shipping:

• 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
• Loyalty payment scheme
• Employer Contributory Pension Scheme
• Occupational health surveillance
• Group life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Free CPC training
• Training and 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.