At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive Class 1 HGVs, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of goods across Shetland.
- Company: Join Northwards, a leading freight and haulage service with a customer-first approach.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, leave provisions, pension scheme, and development training.
- Other info: Opportunities for overtime and training on various vehicle types available.
- Why this job: Be a vital part of the community's supply chain and gain valuable driving experience.
- Qualifications: Must hold a Category C+E Driving Licence.
Northwards provides a high-quality freight and haulage service from/to our depots in Shetland, Orkney, Aberdeen, Inverness, Scrabster and Glasgow, and, through partner collaborations, throughout the UK and Europe. We share a genuine commitment to putting customers first by providing on-time and reliable delivery of goods and equipment. Every member of our team has an important role to play in maintaining our standards and driving the business forward.
We are currently recruiting for a Class 1 HGV Driver to join the team, based at our busy Shetland depot.
About the role:
Our Class 1 HGV Drivers play a key role in the local community’s supply chain. We support a broad customer base including the marine and agricultural industry. We transport various cargo such as plant and equipment, temperature-controlled goods and hazardous waste. Reporting to the Operations Manager, our Class 1 HGV Drivers are predominantly responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of customer freight and trailers throughout Shetland. In addition, there are various other tasks that our Class 1 HGV Drivers carry out, including:
- Conducting daily vehicle and trailer checks, ensuring that any defects found are reported accordingly
- Loading and securing freight onto vehicles
- Liaising with colleagues at the Transport Office to coordinate the movement of freight and trailers to locations within Shetland.
Our Class 1 HGV Drivers may be required to operate a variety of vehicles, including: Artic, Class 2, lorry-mounted crane and low-loading vehicles. Training is provided to operate these vehicles, as required. Where applicable, opportunities for overtime may be available.
At Northwards, we offer an attractive benefits package which includes:
- Competitive salary, leave provisions and pension scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Development training
- Group life assurance.
Key requirements:
Category C+E Driving Licence
HGV DRIVER CLASS 1 employer: Northwards Ltd
Northwards Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our Inverness Depot where teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of our operations. We prioritise employee growth through ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring that our Transport Planners can thrive in their roles while contributing to our commitment to exceptional customer service and operational efficiency.
