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Class 1 HGV Driver

Larkhall
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Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can keep things moving and deliver when it matters most? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as a Class 1 HGV Driver.

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About The Role

Working Monday to Friday on day shifts, you’ll carry out collections, deliveries, and trunking across the Central Belt of Scotland, as well as trunk routes between Larkhall, Inverness, Aberdeen, and Fort William. You’ll be responsible for moving a range of freight safely and efficiently, while maintaining high standards of professionalism and compliance.

You Will Be Responsible For

  • Driving Class 1 vehicles with curtainsider trailers on scheduled collection, delivery and trunking routes
  • Transporting a variety of freight including palletised goods and commercial cargo
  • Carrying out pre- and post-trip vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness
  • Completing delivery notes, logs, and transport documentation accurately
  • Communicating clearly with transport coordinators and depot teams
  • Managing your time effectively to meet delivery windows
  • Ensuring all activity complies with road transport and driver-hours regulations

About You

You’ll hold a valid and clean HGV Class 1 licence, along with a Driver CPC and tachograph card. Experience with refrigerated transport is preferred due to the nature of some loads, and ADR certification is advantageous (ADR supplements available) but not essential. A good knowledge of Scotland’s road network, particularly routes between Larkhall and Inverness is highly beneficial.

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You’ll thrive in this role if you’re reliable, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently. Strong communication skills, good time management, and a professional, safety-first approach are essential. You’ll also be adaptable, able to handle different freight types, and calm when responding to unexpected challenges.

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Now about what we can give you. You’ll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

  • Life assurance cover
  • Contributory company pension scheme
  • Holiday Purchase Scheme
  • Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
  • Full employee assistance programme including:
    • Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family.
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Skills

HGV Class 1 Licence
Driver CPC
Tachograph Card
Refrigerated Transport
ADR Certification
Communication Skills
Time Management
Professionalism
Safety-First Approach
Adaptability
Freight Handling
Road Network Knowledge
Self-Motivation
Independence
Problem Solving
Compliance

Location

Larkhall, Scotland, United Kingdom

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