Job Description

Trainee HGV Driver - Glasgow

Clockwork Removals is a nationwide removals company with over 25 years' experience in the removals and storage industry. We have been providing households and businesses across Scotland and England with a professional, tailored removals and storage service.

We are committed to our customers, and so, we understand the importance of carefully selecting a team of dedicated professionals who can bring all removal projects to completion. This is why we train both internally and externally all of our employees to a high standard to ensure our clients belongings arrive safely to their destination.

We have a great opportunity for someone to join our Glasgow team as a Trainee HGV Driver where you will gain a useful and lifelong qualification and be given hands on experience alongside your fellow colleagues who are experts within the removals industry.

The qualification that Clockwork Removals will put you through is The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Driving Goods Vehicles at SCQF level 6. This qualification allows candidates to demonstrate competence in job related skills in their particular area of work and expertise.

The mandatory units cover relevant areas such as preparing vehicles for driving, protecting vehicles, driving vehicles efficiently (i.e. van, rigid or articulated vehicle) and applying technology in logistics operations. The optional units provide the scope to demonstrate specialist-driving skills with various loads.

Upon successful completion of this qualification, which normally takes around 12 months to complete, students will gain an internationally-recognised qualification which guarantees that they have the skills, knowledge and abilities required to carry out their role successfully.

Assessment is carried out in the workplace which minimises any time that students would need to be away from their work. Completion of this qualification allows candidates the opportunity to progress to more advanced levels within the SCQF.

The SVQ can be offered in any of the following modes:

full-time

part-time (e.g. day-release)

In order that you can gain this SVQ must have a minimum of 4 weeks continuous employment with Clockwork Removals and be an employee who wishes to obtain short, continuing professional development courses. Entry will be at the discretion of the company and candidates must have prior approval of funding through The Scottish Government before a contract is offered.

No prior qualifications or knowledge are required to undertake this qualification. However, those wishing to undertake this qualification must possess a full driving licence.

Responsibilities of the role:

Safely operate a Removal Vehicles for commercial driving purposes

Transport and deliver goods to designated locations

Load and unload cargo using appropriate equipment and techniques

Follow all traffic laws and regulations while driving

Inspect vehicles for mechanical issues and report any maintenance needs

Provide exceptional customer service during deliveries

Experience:

Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Experience within the removal Industry or in a similar role is advantageous but not essential

Familiarity with local roads and routes

Ability to handle physical demands of the job, including lifting and carrying heavy items

Excellent time management skills and ability to meet delivery deadlines

Strong communication skills and ability to interact professionally with customers

Salary:

12.75 per hour starting salary increasing to 15.75 per hour on successful completion of the qualification

Further Training:

Further training will be provided both in house and with external, Industry

Leading Training providers recognised by BAR (British Association of Removers).

Learn how to pack customers belongings for Commercial, Domestic, European or International Removals

You must be able to prove that you are eligible to work in the UK.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 12.75-15.75 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Edinburgh