J & M MURDOCH & SON LTD
Class 2 Driver
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Company Description
J & M Murdoch & Son Ltd is a family-owned, award-winning business that has been operating since 1965 and incorporated since 1975. The company has built a strong reputation across recycling, waste management, haulage, and industrial services, providing reliable support to commercial, industrial, and construction clients. Services include waste recycling, trade waste solutions, skip hire, transport and haulage, and specialist industrial and liquid waste services. With a strong commitment to safety, compliance, and reliability, J & M Murdoch & Son Ltd delivers end-to-end solutions tailored to client needs. The company proudly supports clients across Scotland with dependable and professional service.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site Class 2 Driver role based in Irvine. The Class 2 Driver will be responsible for safely operating Class 2 vehicles to transport waste, recycling materials, and other loads in line with company procedures and legal requirements. Day-to-day tasks include:
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- Completing scheduled collections and deliveries
- Performing vehicle safety checks
- Securing loads
- Following assigned routes
- Maintaining accurate delivery and collection records
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The role involves working closely with dispatch and operations teams, interacting professionally with clients on site, and adhering to all health and safety, environmental, and road traffic regulations. The driver will also support general site operations as required, including assisting with loading and unloading, and reporting any vehicle or route issues promptly.
Qualifications
- Valid Class 2 (Category C) HGV licence and Driver CPC qualification, with a good driving record.
- Experience in waste management, recycling, haulage, or similar transport operations, including safe loading and unloading practices.
- Strong awareness of health and safety, road traffic regulations, and compliance requirements relevant to commercial driving.
- Ability to follow route plans, complete delivery and collection documentation accurately, and communicate clearly with operations and clients.
- Reliability, punctuality, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a busy operational environment.
- Basic vehicle inspection and defect reporting skills to ensure vehicles are maintained in a safe, roadworthy condition.
- Good local area knowledge around Irvine and wider Scotland is beneficial.
- Previous Class 2 driving experience and experience handling waste or industrial materials are advantageous.
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