We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and reliable HGV Driver to join their team in Aberdeen.
This is an excellent opportunity for a safety-conscious driver with previous HGV experience who takes pride in their work and is committed to maintaining high standards of safety, professionalism and vehicle care.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe, efficient and legally compliant operation of a range of heavy goods vehicles, including 4, 6 and 8-wheel tippers, mixer trucks, hook lifts, low loaders and articulated vehicles.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate a range of HGV vehicles in line with legal requirements and company procedures.
- Comply with Drivers’ Hours, Working Time Regulations and all relevant transport legislation.
- Ensure tachographs and digital driver cards are used and maintained correctly.
- Complete and record daily vehicle safety checks, reporting any defects immediately.
- Ensure vehicles are not overloaded and that loads are properly secured and covered where required.
- Maintain awareness of surroundings when reversing and use a banksman where necessary.
- Report accidents, vehicle damage, near misses and unsafe working practices promptly.
- Follow all company Safe Systems of Work and health and safety procedures.
- Keep vehicles clean, tidy and in good condition, both inside and out.
- Complete timesheets accurately and submit them for approval within required timescales.
- Attend Driver CPC training, toolbox talks, safety meetings and other required training.
- Communicate professionally with customers, colleagues and visitors.
- Work at other company sites when required and undertake other reasonable duties.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A valid HGV driving licence appropriate to the vehicles being operated.
- A valid Driver CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph Card.
- Previous experience driving HGV vehicles.
- A good understanding of Drivers’ Hours and Working Time Regulations.
- A strong commitment to health and safety.
- A reliable, responsible and professional approach to work.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- A flexible approach, including a willingness to work at other company locations when required.
- A commitment to ongoing training and professional development.
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