HGV – Class 1 Driver

🚛 HGV Class 1 Driver – Temp to Perm Opportunity

📍 Scottish Borders
💷 Competitive PAYE Rates
⏰ Early Morning Starts
🐔 Poultry Collection Work
🏋️ Physically Demanding Role
📚 Paid Training Day Required

🚛 Ongoing Work with the Potential for Permanent Employment

Driver Hire Edinburgh City is currently recruiting experienced and reliable HGV Class 1 Drivers to join a well-established client operating within the poultry industry.

The role will initially be offered on a temporary basis, with the opportunity to progress to a permanent position for the right candidate.

We are looking for professional drivers who are confident handling a physically demanding workload and committed to maintaining high standards of safety, hygiene and biosecurity.

🐔 The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Driving HGV vehicles safely and professionally.
• Completing multi-drop collections across various sites.
• Loading and unloading goods using manual and electric pallet trucks.
• Operating tail lifts safely and efficiently.
• Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks and reporting defects.
• Ensuring loads are secured correctly for transport.
• Completing all required collection paperwork accurately.
• Washing and refuelling vehicles using the client’s onsite facilities at the end of shifts.
• Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and biosecurity.
• Following transport legislation, company procedures and bird flu prevention protocols.

📚 Training Requirements

A full day of paid training must be completed before starting driving duties.

All successful candidates must complete the required training and induction process before commencing work with the client.

🕒 Working Hours & Benefits

• Minimum of 8 hours per shift guaranteed.
• Early morning starts.
• Regular, ongoing work available.
• Potential to progress from temporary to permanent employment.
• Additional shifts available depending on client requirements.

🏋️ Physical Requirements

This is a hands-on, physically demanding position involving regular manual handling throughout the day.

Applicants must be comfortable with:

• Regular lifting, moving and handling of goods.
• Using tail lifts and manual and electric pallet trucks.
• Working outdoors in varying conditions.
• Travelling between multiple collection sites.
• Maintaining a safe and efficient pace throughout each shift.

✅ Essential Requirements

• Valid UK HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) licence.
• Valid Driver CPC qualification.
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• Previous commercial HGV driving experience.
• Experience operating tail lifts.
• Experience using manual and electric pallet trucks.
• Good understanding of vehicle safety checks and defect reporting.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling.
• Reliable, punctual and professional approach to work.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.
• Willingness to follow strict bird flu biosecurity procedures.
• Availability to complete a full day of paid training before starting.

📞 Interested in Applying?

If you’re an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for regular work with the potential to secure a permanent position, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Contact Driver Hire Edinburgh City today to find out more and start the registration process.

📚 Please note: Successful candidates must complete a full day of paid training before commencing driving duties.

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