HGV Driver

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Pay
£13.50 – £14.50 an hour
Job type
Permanent
Shift and schedule
Overtime
Weekend availability
Night shift
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Location
Shotts ML7 5DW
 
Full job description
Join our team as an HGV Driver

Location: Shotts

Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team where your skills and dedication will be valued and rewarded?

“We welcome applications from women, veterans and individuals with disabilities. In alignment with our commitment to inclusive recruitment practices, we guarantee an interview to all applicants who meet the core criteria for the role’

There has never been a better time to join than now! As an HGV Driver, you will be entitled to:

Benefits:

Job Security: UK and Ireland’s leading Barrier company providing job security with guaranteed hours and overtime opportunities
Night Owls Rejoice: Nights paid at 1 and 1/3, Saturday & Sundays paid at 1 and 1/3
Relax and Recharge: 24 days holiday plus 5 Bank Holidays
Health and Wellbeing: Life Assurance – with 24/7 GP appointments, free physio and counselling for you and your family
Complimentary Training: We offer free training with an agreement that allows us to recover training costs if an employee leaves within 24 months.
The general hours of work are 40 hours per week, guaranteed. Night shifts are Sunday to Thursday 8pm – 5am, day shifts are Monday to Friday 8am – 4.30pm, with the option of overtime. You will also be required to be on the on-call rota.

Why HBS?

Operating across the UK and Ireland, HBS delivers comprehensive barrier services to all our clients. With a diverse product range, our specialist teams can tackle any challenge. We swiftly implement solutions using stock from our depots and our in-house operatives and equipment.

As more projects move to a Design and Build basis, HBS stands ready with the expertise to meet these demands. Our in-house design team offers early contractor involvement, assisting with the design of safety barrier systems and traffic management. We collaborate with your designers to provide value engineering, ensuring compliant, cost-effective solutions every time.

About the role of HGV Driver

HBS is currently seeking a reliable and experienced HGV Class 2 (C+E) driver to join our team at our Shotts depot, Scotland. This is a full-time, hands-on role ideal for someone with a background in the military, construction or agriculture who enjoys variety and responsibility in their work.

You’ll be responsible for the safe and timely delivery of plant and safety barrier materials to and from various sites. The role involves both day and night shifts, depending on workload, and requires a level of physical fitness to assist with loading and unloading.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re after someone who not only holds an HGV Class 2 licence but also brings a positive, can-do attitude to the job. Here’s what makes a great candidate:

Must-Haves:

Valid Class C+E licence
Eligibility to work in the UK, unsponsored
Digi card and full Driver CPC
HGV driving experience
No more than 6 penalty points
Skilled in using ratchet straps
CPCS Health and Safety card
Punctual, with strong communication skills
Flexibility to work shift patterns – days.nights and weekends
Nice-to-Haves:

Experience with Hi-AB (lorry loader hook)
Familiarity with Clamshell bucket operations
Excavator experience
If you’re a dependable driver who takes pride in your work and enjoys being part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join us at HBS as an HGV Driver and be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your growth. Apply today and embark on an exciting career journey with us. We can’t wait to welcome you aboard!

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of drug and alcohol screening, as well as any required medical assessments. We appreciate your understanding as these steps help ensure a safe and healthy workplace for everyone.”

HBS recognises that a diverse workforce—encompassing a broad spectrum of people, skills, and cultural backgrounds—enhances the quality and breadth of perspectives, insights, and experiences within the organisation. In line with this belief, we are firmly committed to being an equal opportunity employer, upholding the principles of diversity and inclusion, and opposing all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, we encourage you to inform us so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

INDHBS

BECOME AN OWNER-DRIVER AND WORK FOR YOURSELF! AVERAGE EARNINGS: £70,000 – £80,000 PER YEAR. AVAILABLE ANYWHERE IN THE UK.

CONTRACT HAULAGE WORK AVAILABLE ALL YEAR ROUND FOR OWNER-DRIVERS AND FLEET OWNERS WITH RIGID OR ARTICULATED VEHICLES.

Use our free guide to apply for an operator’s licence: https://transportforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=97

We are looking for owner-drivers, fleet owners, and HGV drivers (Class 1 or 2) based anywhere in the UK and interested in taking the next step up and becoming owner-operators and transport company owners. To get started and apply for an Operator’s Licence, you need to have £8,000 which is a requirement of the UK and EU transport regulations (you won’t spend it). We can help you with the rest of the process.

BENEFITS OF BECOMING AN OWNER-OPERATOR:
– Higher earnings even with one vehicle (double in some cases for the same work)
– Be your own boss and grow your fleet
– If you are tired of driving, hire others to drive for you
– Build and sell your business later and retire

WE OFFER:
– Contract haulage work all year round for rigids and artics with your trailer or ours
– FREE assistance with your Operator’s Licence application (if you hire a TM)
– Insurance: HGV and PSV vehicles, cheapest on the market
– HGV parking and registered operating centres
– Transport manager (CPC holder) for your O-licence, no course or exam is necessary
– Trailers for hire or lease
– Financing to purchase your vehicles
– Compliance with regulations
– Unlimited consulting and office support while you are driving

HGV PARKING AVAILABLE ANYWHERE IN THE UK – FROM £50 PER WEEK.

LOANS AVAILABLE TO MEET THE FINANCIAL STANDING REQUIREMENTS OF YOUR OPERATOR’S LICENCE. EASY TO QUALIFY AND QUICK PROCESSING.

TRANSPORT MANAGER (CPC HOLDER) AVAILABLE FOR YOUR HGV OR PSV (HAULAGE OR PASSENGER) O-LICENCE ANYWHERE IN THE UK – FROM £350 PER MONTH.

Join our Facebook groups with over 50,000 members: “Transport Managers CPC UK” and “Professional Truck Drivers UK” to network and ask questions.

Step-by-step guide to applying for an O-licence: https://transportforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=97

Call Dmitry Nade on 07833 684449 (phone and WhatsApp) or email admin@transportforum.com
8am-11pm, 7 days a week including weekends and holidays.

TRANSPORT MANAGERS WANTED – CPC HOLDER – PSV, HGV – ALL of UK – EXTERNAL PART-TIME

WE PROVIDE TRANSPORT MANAGER SERVICES ANYWHERE IN THE UK.

If you have a national or international CPC for HGV or PSV (road haulage or passenger) obtained in the UK or any EU country, earn additional income working part-time locally as an external transport manager. Use our full support and advice for operator licence applications and maintenance. We cover all of the UK, so if you are based in a different area from where this ad is posted, you can still apply.

Use the 📍TM Map to find transport managers on a map in your area and contact them directly at TransportForum.com/map. You can also find the same map if you Google “TM Map”. If you are a transport manager, add yourself to the 📍TM Map for free at TransportForum.com/map and clients will be able to find you on the map and contact you directly without intermediaries.

TO APPLY, EMAIL YOUR CV OR JUST THE FOLLOWING 5 ANSWERS TO info@hirett.com
– Name
– Phone number
– City (not region) where you are based
– Is your CPC in road haulage (HGV) or passenger (PSV)?
– Is your CPC national or international?

GET £100 IF YOU REFER AN OPERATOR TO US: hirett.com/referrals

NEED A TRANSPORT MANAGER FOR YOUR O-LICENCE (ANYWHERE IN THE UK)?
Call Dmitry Nade on 07833 684449 (phone and WhatsApp) or email admin@transportforum.com
8am-11pm, 7 days a week including weekends and holidays.

Join our Facebook groups with over 46,000 members: “Transport Managers CPC UK” and “Professional Truck Drivers UK” to network and ask questions.

Join The Transport Forum for free – the largest transport and logistics association in the UK by far.

We have more members than all the other associations combined including the RHA and Logistics UK. It’s free and we have no membership fee. When you join, you will be able to network with other members and read our daily discussions about very useful transport topics. You can also ask any transport questions and get immediate answers. We have 2 Facebook groups, several WhatsApp groups, Reddit and a forum website. Join at the links below.

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Transport Managers CPC UK
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The Transport Forum website
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