HGV Class 2 Driver

HGV Class 2 Driver
Location: Aberdeen
Salary: Basic salary £26,500 - £27,500 (dependent on experience)
Hours: Full time: 40 hours per week Monday-Friday

It is Pitreavie Packaging`s mission to be at the forefront of the market, continually solving real problems for customers with innovative and effective solutions through every stage - initial design concept, development, prototyping and manufacture. Our people, knowledge, technology, and customer service levels are key to the business and are what makes Pitreavie Packaging stand out from competitors. Our employees play a key role in the workplace being a friendly and supportive environment which helps the business to continue to strengthen and succeed. We are going through a period of growth, so this is an exciting time for the business and our people.

We have an exciting opportunity for HGV Class 2 Driver to join the team

Role Key Accountabilities* Delivery to various Pitreavie customers and sites across the Central Belt and various areas
* Drive Company HGV, and operate Company equipment in a safe and professional manner in accordance with Company policies, procedures and legislation
* Provide support to the Transport Manager and wider team, ensuring that all freight is loaded and secured safely for onward delivery
* Provide a safe and professional HGV driving service for delivery of goods
* Report any issues that impact deliveries and collections in a timely manner
* Conduct HGV vehicle and auxiliary equipment checks ensuring any defects are reported prior to operating vehicle
* Responsible for the Health and Safety of themselves and others, adhering to safe working practices and the Health and Safety at Work Act, including accident, incident, and damage reporting
* Flexibility in operating other mode vehicles inside of scheduled maintenance


Knowledge, Skills and Experience * Hold the relevant license for Class 2 (C2) entitlement for a minimum one year ( applications from Newly qualified drivers will be accepted)
* Hold a valid driver CPC / Tacho Qualification card
* Understand and comply with Driver`s hours and Working Time Directive
* Excellent communication skills - for communicating with office and customers
* Attention to detail
* Quick decision-making skills
* Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
* Abide by all Highway Code regulations
* Comply with all Health and Safety measures
* Flexibility to drive a 3.5tn vehicle where business needs dictate
* FLT License preferred but not essential
* Flexible to early morning staggered start times 06.00 - 10.00am


Our Benefits * 6 weeks / 30 days holiday increasing with Length of Service
* Ability to purchase or sell holidays
* 3 times life assurance
* Employee assistance program
* Cycle2Work scheme
* Refer a friend scheme (£750 for successful applicants)
* Health and wellbeing initiatives, including free flu vaccines
* Support local charities



How to apply/next steps
To apply, click apply and ensure your CV is up to date. All applications will be acknowledged, with shortlisted candidates typically contacted within a week or two. We aim to review and shortlist candidates quickly. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified at the end of the process; if you haven`t heard from us within 2-3 weeks, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of your age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender expression, religion or sexual orientation. Should you require any specific considerations or adjustments during the recr