driver Aberdeenshire
Esken Renewables
Full Time
Aberdeenshire
10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
Job description
Description
Esken Renewables is part of the Esken Group, we are on the lookout for top talent, to join our innovative and results-oriented team.
Esken Renewables is the UK’s number one supplier of biomass fuel! It has long-term contracts in place to supply nearly 2 million tonnes of fuel to Energy Recovery Facilities, generating renewable energy equivalent to the annual domestic electricity needs of 2% of the UK population.
Working as a part of a winning team, we look for people who can spot the opportunity to do things better and have the ability and initiative to put excellent ideas into practice. We take pride in our dedication to delivering our best every day. We bring a can-do attitude - we just get on with it. Our culture is open and honest, agile, and flexible, and we are empowered to look for solutions and bring ideas. We are accountable, we take ownership and focus and commit to our colleagues and customers. We take care, always focus on improving, owning it together and stay connected.
What is the job?
Join our team and make it happen! We’re recruiting for LGV Class 1 Day drivers based at our Kinnoir location.
Collecting and delivering processed and unprocessed waste wood, you’ll be pivotal in continuing Esken Renewables success as the UK’s number one supplier of biomass fuel! We has long-term contracts in place to supply nearly 2 million tonnes of fuel to Energy Recovery Facilities, generating renewable energy equivalent to the annual domestic electricity needs of 2% of the UK population.
Working Schedule: Sunday-Thursday, 50 hours per week.
How we do things
- We have outstanding legal compliance.
- We respect our drivers and treat them as people.
- We recognise that vocational licences belong to our drivers, not the company.
- We listen to our drivers and never ask that they undertake any duty which they deem to be unsafe.
- We provide full training including our own in-house DCPC.
- We provide regular two-way briefing sessions with our drivers on matters of safety and legislation – we really do welcome your input!
- We’re always on hand to help and support you.
What we need from you
- LGV C+E (Class 1) licence with a maximum of 6 penalty points
- Have good geographical knowledge of the UK road network
- Good understanding of EU Drivers’ Hours and Working Time Directive legislation
- Hold valid DQC and Digital Tachograph Card
- Live within 1 hour of the depot
Don’t worry if you’ve no experience of bulk work. Our driver trainers will ensure you’re comfortable with our equipment before you start!
And if you join us…
- Communicate efficiently with Planners and Operations to ensure smooth running of the operation
- Comply to Drivers’ Hours Regulations and Working Time Directive at all times
- Uphold the company values and brand image including, uniform / vehicle cleanliness and standards
- Follow the training you have been given
Other Benefits include
- Scania R-series or Volvo FH
- 28 days paid holiday per year rising to 33 days
- Free uniform and PPE
- Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Access to many High Street discounts
- Company-funded digital tachograph card renewal
- Employee forum
- Driver Representatives
- Personal development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free eye tests
Why work for us?
Joining Esken Renewables will provide you with the opportunity to join an ever growing business, you'll receive benefits such as an employee assistance programme, life assurance, cycle to work scheme, employee referral bonus of up to £150 and a people forum that enables employees to connect over shared experiences and remain engaged with the business.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Esken Renewables reserves the right to withdraw this advert following sufficient applications.
No Agencies please.
About Esken Ltd
We are focused on delivering growth in Aviation and Renewable Energy
Our expertise in the aviation and energy sectors span the highest levels of leadership and has been gained across core strategic, operational, and financial roles.
London Southend Airport attracts partners and passengers to destinations throughout Europe with a simple, common goal. We provide experiences that are ‘quick, easy and happy’. Star Handling provides baggage handling, check-in and logistics solutions for airports and airline partners.
London Southend Airport attracts partners and passengers to destinations throughout Europe with a simple, common goal. We provide experiences that are ‘quick, easy and happy’. Star Handling provides baggage handling, check-in and logistics solutions for airports and airline partners.
And, in Esken Renewables we have a transformational and maturing business which supplies fuel to biomass plants across the UK so that they can, in turn, create renewable energy. We do this via specialist procurement, transport, operations, quality and plant management teams.
