Van Driver 7.5ton

ECSC The Beach; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ECSC The Beach is seeking a 7.5-ton Driver for Tree Watering in Edinburgh. You will water newly planted trees across the city, contributing to environmental sustainability. This temporary role requires a full UK driving license (Category C1) and offers paying £13.48 per hour.

Benefits

All equipment and training provided

Friendly team and supportive work culture

Contribution to environmental projects

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid 7.5-ton driving licence.
• Experience with vans or light commercial vehicles is required.
• Physical ability for manual work is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 3.5T van to various locations for tree watering.
• Follow scheduled watering tasks and routes.
• Maintain vehicle checks and record work completion.

Skills

Self-motivated

Reliability

Physically fit

Familiarity with Edinburgh roads

Education

Full UK driving licence with Category C1 (7.5-ton) entitlement

Experience driving vans or light commercial vehicles

Job description

6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

7.5T Driver - Tree Watering (No CPC/Tacho Required)

Location: Edinburgh

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 07.30-15.15 with 33min break

Rate of Pay: £13.48 per hour

Temporary ongoing work

Immediate Start

About The Role

We're looking for a reliable and motivated driver with a 7.5-ton (Category C1) licence to join our team as a Tree Watering Operative. Although this role involves driving a 3.5-ton van fitted with a water store, you must hold a valid 7.5-ton licence for insurance purposes.

You'll be responsible for watering newly planted trees across Edinburgh, helping to support the city's green infrastructure. This is a great role for someone who enjoys working outdoors and wants to contribute to environmental sustainability.

No CPC or Tacho card is required, as the vehicle is under the threshold.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive a 3.5T van with a water tank/trailer to various locations
• Follow watering schedules and complete daily route plans
• Record work completed using simple logs or apps
• Carry out basic checks on vehicle and equipment
• Represent the company positively in public spaces
  
  

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence with Category C1 (7.5-ton) entitlement
• Experience driving vans or light commercial vehicles
• Physically fit - manual work involved with hose use and setup
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work alone or as part of a small team
• Familiarity with Edinburgh roads and routes is a plus
  
  

What We Offer

• All equipment and training provided
• Friendly team and supportive work culture
• Be part of a project that supports Edinburgh's environment and public spaces
  
  

How To Apply

Please send your CV directly to this advert

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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