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Pollock (Scotrans) Ltd; Perth; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Healthcare benefits

Pension

SNAP parking paid

Free uniform

Job summary

Pollock Scotrans Ltd. is expanding its driving team and recruiting experienced Class 1 Tramper Drivers on a Monday to Friday pattern. You will perform nationwide timber deliveries/collections, ensuring loads are secured and vehicle safety checks are completed daily.

The role requires staying away from home four nights per week, with extra £100 weekly for tramping and weekend overtime at enhanced rates. Training and benefits accompany a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Must hold a UK Class 1 CE Licence.
• Current DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Driver Card.
• Passionate about providing excellent customer service.
• Good geographical knowledge and ability to work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Drive nationwide deliveries and collections of timber using curtain-side or flat bed trailers.
• Complete comprehensive daily vehicle safety checks.
• Maintain regular communication with transport team and provide progress updates.
• Stay away from home for four nights per week with an additional £100 weekly for tramping.
• Attend training sessions to stay up-to-date with industry standards.

Skills

UK Class 1 CE Licence

DCPC Card

Digital Tachograph Card

Customer service

Geographic awareness

Team player

Job description

Join us and receive a £1,000 welcome bonus-our way of saying we're serious about you.

As a result of multiple contract wins and significant fleet growth, we are expanding our driving team and are now recruiting experienced Class 1 Tramper Drivers on a Monday to Friday shift pattern.

About the Role

As a Class 1 Tramper, you will:

• Be willing to stay away from home for four nights per week, with an additional £100 paid weekly for tramping.
• Complete a range of nationwide deliveries and collections of timber using curtain-side or flat bed trailers.
• Ensure all goods are loaded correctly and securely restrained to prevent movement or damage, using straps, nets, and other suitable securing equipment.
• Carry out comprehensive daily vehicle safety checks using a company-issued phone to maintain high standards of vehicle safety and reliability.
• Maintain regular communication with the transport team to provide progress updates and ensure customer expectations are consistently met.
• Participate in regular training sessions to remain up to date with the latest industry standards and best practices.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to stay away from home.
• Must hold a UK Class 1 CE Licence.
• Current DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Driver Card.
• Passionate about providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Confident, polite, and a team player.
• Good geographical knowledge.
• Fit, flexible, hardworking, and self-motivated.

Why Join Pollock Scotrans Ltd?

Competitive Salary: Guaranteed minimum weekly pay: £803.81, earn up to £21.44 per hour on Saturday, Sundays and Bank Holidays. PLUS for all hours worked between 21:00hrs & 04:00hrs, you will receive an additional £2.75 per hour.

Shift Hours: Monday to Friday

Welcome Bonus: £1000 welcome bonus when joining.*

Overtime: Enhanced rates for working weekends. £16.67ph on a Saturday and £17.27ph on a Sunday.

Training: DCPC training during your employment*, Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.

Benefits: Additional holiday purchasing scheme*, Retail discounts with Hapi*, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*, and more.

Career Development: Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.

Company Benefits: Excellent holiday allowance, Medical Reimbursement*, Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme*.

Extras: Christmas Savings Club*, Black Circle Tyre Discount*, SNAP parking paid, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.

Team Culture: Strong culture of teamwork.

Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. Proof of Right to Work will be required at the interview stage.