Truck Driver jobs in Glasgow

We are recruiting for Class 1 LGV Truck drivers based at Linwood

Hourly Rate Overview:

• £15.00 per hour (for first 9hrs each day)
• £18.00 OT Rate (effective daily once basic 9hrs & break achieved)
• £26.20 overnight allowance
• Hazardous Payment Structure in place
• Saturday - £18.00 per hour
• Sunday - £19.70 per hour

The job will involve mainly container transport but can also include general haulage, curtain siders, flatbed and other. We operate mainly in the Central Belt of Scotland but also cover UK wide work based on the needs of our customers. We expect our drivers to be flexible to suit the needs of the business.

We operate a 1 vehicle 1 driver policy where possible.

Health and Safety is a key part of our culture and that of our customers, we need this reflected in any potential applicant.

Our vehicles are fitted with in cab devices to carry out vehicle checks and to send & receive job information, training will be provided.

We have various shift patterns available for this position and these can be discussed at interview;

• Mon - Fri - Start Times ranging from 5am - 7.30am (Flexible on discussion)

There is the potential for overtime and weekend working where available.

Shift finish times will be based around drivers hours and also business needs.

The position requires

• Good understanding of drivers hours regulations but also excellent team work skills to ensure the transport operation runs smoothly.
• HGV Class 1, Driver CPC, Digital Tacho card
• 1 Years minimum HGV experience

Company training will be provided on start.

In return we offer a competitive salary, pension and company uniform.

If you are interested please apply online with CV if possible. Can you also confirm of any Endorsements and medical conditions, and that you are legal to drive and work in the UK with the necessary documents.

If asked to attend an assessment, you will be required to bring and carry out the following (This will take between 1-2 hours):

1) Please bring PPE - safety boots, hard hat, gloves & a Hi-Vis. Please advise if you require any of this supplied

2) Please bring Drivers Card, Passport or Birth Certificate and National Insurance Number

3) Fill out application form, take a short theory test and licence check

4) Short Interview to explain your employment history

5) Driving Assessment with coupling/uncoupling procedure

If you are successful and offered a job:

There will be an onsite induction process followed by 1 to 2 weeks in cab/road training with a driver trainer.

We thank you for your application. These will be assessed and you will only be contacted if your application is being taken forward.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £15.00-£19.70 per hour

Expected hours: 45.0 – 60.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• What would be your prefered basic contract hours if part time?
• If under 25 how many months/years of Class C+E Experience do you have?

Experience:

• Driving C+E: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driver CPC (required)
• Driving Licence (required)
• C&E Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road