Driver Aberdeen, Scotland
Job description
Vacancy Title: Driver
Vacancy Location: Findon, Portlethen, Aberdeen
Engagement Type: Permanent, Full Time
Your Company
Survitec are the world’s largest survival technology provider. For over 166 years, we have been protecting lives in the air, on land and at sea, through the design, manufacture, and servicing of Survival Technology.
Today, we are a global community of 3,000 professionals with presence in 96 countries partnering with our customers to provide innovative solutions that reduce risk and help keep you safe.
That's why the world's leading maritime, defence & government, energy and aerospace organisations trust us when it matters most and why we have been awarded the Gold Award by the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Your New Role
Are you a driver looking to move into an extremely interesting industry? Or perhaps you are looking to embark on new career journey?
Your new role will be based out of our Findon site in Aberdeen and you will be ensuring that both our people and goods make it their destination safely and timely to meet operational and customer need.
You will thrive on meeting deadlines and you will be conscious of the safety of your vehicle and you will also have a keen eye for detail by planning your own routes.
What You Can Expect from the Role
Key Responsibilities and accountabilities:
- Map out driving routes in advance to determine the most expedient trip, using local knowledge to account for regular congestion and to adapt routes to temporary blockages and issues. Listen to traffic and weather reports to stay up to date on road conditions
- Carrie out vehicle inspection at start of shift, identifying and booking in any ad hoc maintenance issues; ensures the vehicle is clean and fit for use. Book vehicle in for planned maintenance and cleaning
- Collect people or products at designated place and time, ensuring vehicle is loaded safely and within legal limits. Transport people or products to allotted destination
- Complete associated paperwork, noting accurate mileage
- Drive with due care and attention, observing all national and local road instructions
- Maintain a clean driving licence, alerting operational managers to any traffic offences or incidents as needed
You will have the opportunity to develop in your role and feel proud of the work you do. Working at Survitec is fast paced, challenging and incredibly rewarding. This is not just another job; this is your career.
The Experience, Qualifications and Skills You Will Have
Essential Criteria
- Clean driving license
- 1+ years of similar experience
- ADR preferred but not essential
Why You Should Work for Us
- 33 days holidays including public holidays
- Additional day off to celebrate your birthday
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Life Assurance up to 4X salary
- Pension Scheme
- Training & Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme
How to Apply
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If you would like more information regarding this role before applying, please feel free to reach out to us via Linked In or via [email protected].
Survitec is an equal opportunities employer. Our diverse global workforce protects lives, every single day. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture where our people feel valued appreciated, and free to be who they are at work. Because, to provide service and excellence to our customers we must mirror their diversity. But more importantly because it is the right thing to do.
