HGV Class 1 Driver - Potential Temp to Perm Opportunity
Location: Scottish Borders
Competitive PAYE Rates
Early Morning Starts
Poultry Industry Collections
Physically Demanding Role
1 Day Training Required Before Starting
Looking for ongoing driving work with the opportunity to secure a permanent position?
Driver Hire Edinburgh City are currently recruiting reliable and experienced HGV Drivers for a well-established client operating within the poultry industry.
The Role
Your duties will include:
- Driving HGV vehicles safely and professionally
- Completing multi-drop collections throughout the day
- Loading and unloading using both manual and electric pallet trucks
- Operating and using a tail lift safely and efficiently
- Conducting thorough daily vehicle safety checks before commencing work
- Following all transport legislation and company procedures
- Completing collection paperwork accurately
- Ensuring loads are secured correctly for transport
- Washing and fuelling vehicles at the end of shifts using the client's onsite facilities
- Providing excellent customer service at collection sites
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and biosecurity
Training
All successful candidates must complete a full day of paid training before undertaking any driving duties.
Candidates must successfully complete the training and induction process before starting work with the client.
Working Hours
- Minimum 8-hour shifts guaranteed
- Early morning starts
- Opportunity to move into a temp-to-perm position
- Regular work available for the right candidate
- Additional shifts available based on client requirements
Physical Requirements
This is a physically demanding role involving regular manual handling throughout the day.
Applicants must be:
- Physically fit and comfortable with regular lifting and moving of goods
- Confident using tail lifts
- Experienced using both manual and electric pallet trucks
- Comfortable working outdoors and across multiple collection sites
- Able to handle a fast-paced workload safely and efficiently
What We're Looking For
- Valid UK HGV Licence
- Valid Driver CPC
- Valid Digital Tachograph Card
- Previous commercial driving experience
- Experience using tail lifts
- Experience using both manual and electric pallet trucks
- Good understanding of vehicle checks and defect reporting
- Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling duties
- Reliable, punctual and professional attitude
- Strong focus on health & safety
- Willingness to follow strict bird flu biosecurity procedures
- Ability to complete a full day training course before starting
Ready to Apply?
If you're an experienced HGV Driver looking for a temporary position with genuine temp-to-perm potential, and you're comfortable with manual handling, multi-drop collections, vehicle maintenance responsibilities, and strict biosecurity procedures, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note: A full day of training must be completed before commencing work with the client.
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