Job Description

We are currently looking for a HGV Class 1 driver based out of our site in Hawick, Scottish Borders to do local shunts Monday to Friday on day shift. This role may require tramping (some nights out) and holiday cover if required and you will get a night out allowance to cover this.

Purpose of the role - how it adds value to the organisation

The most important duty of our drivers is to drive safely to their destination. Drivers are also often expected to help with the loading and un-loading of our products, keep logs of their activities and make sure their vehicles are maintained in good working order.

Drivers are responsible for delivering products promptly to our customers and should therefore represent the company in a professional and cost effective manner aiming at increasing profitability and customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities / accountabilities

- Ensure goods are safely secured

- Keep your vehicle in good condition and report any faults

- Ensure all paperwork including POD are signed by customer and returned to site to

enable payment of invoices

- Always be polite and professional when on customers sites & adhere to any health

& safety requirements

- Record and report any problems that may occur when on the road

- Assist with loading / un-loading of vehicle and inspect before leaving site.

- Operation of Skip vehicle & delivery / collection of waste wood skips

Essential skills / competencies / qualifications (that are considered critical

to the effective performance of the role)

- Good communication skills, particularly verbal

- Good time management skills

- Ability to prioritise a range of different tasks

- Knowledge of legislation relating to goods vehicles & driver working hours

Desired skills / competencies / qualifications (that may enable the candidate

to perform the role to a higher standard)

- Good UK geographical knowledge

- Drivers CPC

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 15.57 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Application question(s):

Will you pass drugs & alcohol test on induction
Experience:

Driving: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

HGV Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person