Newly Qualified HGV Driver

NWH Group; City of Edinburgh; Sur place; GBP 19 000 - 20 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Structured training

Mentor support

Overtime opportunities

Employee benefits scheme

Long-term driving career path

Résumé du poste

The NWH Group is seeking a Newly Qualified HGV Driver to start a career in transport operations. You will receive structured training and mentoring while handling planned routes and learning safe driving practices.

You will be guided through daily vehicle checks, safety compliance, and professional customer interactions with overtime opportunities and a clear progression path to a full driver rate.

Qualifications

• A valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence is required.
• CPC and Digital Tacho Card must be valid.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsabilités

• Operate HGV vehicles safely and on planned routes.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and report defects promptly.
• Coordinate with transport teams for efficient collections and deliveries.
• Adhere to road safety laws and company policies.
• Represent the business professionally when interacting with customers.
• During training, work with an experienced mentor to build confidence on the road.

Connaissances

HGV licence

CPC

Digital Tacho Card

Communication skills

Safety focus

Description du poste

For this role, you must be based in the Edinburgh, East Lothian or Midlothian area.

Hours: 40-50 hours per week with overtime options available

Rate of Pay: £13.45 per hour increasing to£14.46 per hour once driving solo

Who Are We?

The NWH Group is one of the UK’s leading recycling and waste management businesses with a mission to change our industry for the benefit of the planet. As a progressive, second-generation family business, we provide waste management services to the industrial, commercial, and construction industries. Our team of over 350 employees operates across ten sites in Scotland and North East England.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Newly Qualified HGV Driver, you will begin your career with structured support and training while gaining real experience within our transport operations. Your responsibilities will include:

Operating HGV vehicles safely and responsibly on planned routes

Completing daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects

Working closely with transport teams to ensure efficient collections and deliveries

Following all road safety laws and company policies

Representing the business professionally when interacting with customers

During your initial training period you will work closely with an experienced mentor and receive practical support as you build your confidence on the road

What Are We Looking For?

• A valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence
• Valid CPC and Digital Tacho Card
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• A strong commitment to safety and professionalism
• Good communication skills and reliability
• Newly qualified drivers are encouraged to apply

What’s In It For You?

• A structured training programme with a dedicated mentor
• The opportunity to start on our Tipper or Skips fleet
• A clear progression pathway to a full driver rate once signed off
• Overtime opportunities
• Employee Benefit Scheme
• The chance to build a long term driving career within a growing business

Come as You Are

The NWH Group is an equal opportunities employer. We value people as individuals with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles, and circumstances. All employees are covered by this policy, and it applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, selection, training,deployment, career development, and promotion. These areas are monitored, and policies and practices are amended if necessary to ensure that no unfair or unlawful discrimination, intentional, unintentional, direct or indirect, overt or latent exists.

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