truck driver Glasgow, Scotland
Job description
At Elliott Baxter and Co Ltd we currently have a vacancy for an HGV 1 Night Trunker Driver at our branch at Glasgow
As an HGV Driver your role is to undertake driving duties including:
- Operate a drawbar combination vehicle, transferring our goods between our depots in Glasgow to Manchester.
- Assisting in secure loading/unloading and strapping of the vehicle.
- Operate a Heavy Goods Vehicle with full compliance to transport legislation including the requirements of the 'operator's licence (i.e. tachographs, vehicle checks, driver hours) to safely deliver our goods.
- Obeying the rules of the road.
- Comply with training provided on operational duties, manual handling, mechanical handling and Health and Safety at work legislation, company policies.
- Communicate and update management on delivery activity, service levels and Health and Safety to achieve an effective distribution process.
- Finding the quickest and safest route to your destination.
- Complete relevant documentation/tasks.
Benefits
Flexible holiday scheme | Discretionary Staff Bonus | Cycle to Work scheme | Commitment to your training and development
Additional Information
Working hours: 1615 – 0245, Monday – Friday. Hours may be revised to suit business needs.
Salary: OTE £32000.00
Essential Skills
Class 1 Licence
Valid Certificate of Professional Confidence (CPC)
1+ years' experience as a lorry driver
Clean driving record
Experience with goods handling preferred.
Experience with GPS navigation and mapping
Ability to drive long distances while maintaining focus
Self-motivated and able to work without supervision
Good communication skills
Flexible approach
About Company
Elliott Baxter & Company Ltd is the UK and Ireland's leading independent paper and board supplier. Our aim is to combine service excellence with a people friendly approach, setting the standard for best practice in our industry. We are comprised of four divisions stocking and supplying paper, board and office products across the UK and Ireland from eleven state-of-the-art distributions depots using our own fleet of vehicles.
Our reputation for delivering paper and board on time, every time, is probably without equal within the trade.
This is a great opportunity to join an innovative company who puts the customer at the heart of everything we do.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £32,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Glasgow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Driving: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driver CPC (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: B14 HGV1
