Job Description
Class 1 Driver Location : Lesmahagow Shift : 4on 4off, Days & Nights Are you passionate about delivering excellence on the road? We're looking for dedicated and skilled HGV drivers to join our team.
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Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.
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As a key member of our transport operation, you will ensure goods are delivered safely, professionally and on time.
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Fantastic Earning Potential: Start your shift with a solid £17.42 per hour and increase your earnings with a £2.75 per hour night premium for all hours worked between 21:00 and 04:00.
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Driver Friendly Shift Options: Enjoy a predictable 4 on / 4 off rota, giving you stability and a healthy work life balance.
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Day shifts start between 05:00
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- 06:00, while night shifts begin between 17:00
- 18:00, offering great work life balance.
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What You'll Do: Deliver with Confidence: Operate a curtain‐sided trailer to deliver palletised goods safely and efficiently.
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Load Security: Ensure all goods are safely strapped and secured to prevent movement or damage.
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Safety First: Complete daily vehicle checks using your company mobile to keep vehicles compliant and road ready.
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Stay Connected: Maintain clear communication with the transport team to keep operations running smoothly and ensure our customers' expectations are met.
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Continuous Improvement: Take part in regular training to stay up to date with industry standards, safety, and compliance Routes that you'll enjoy behind the wheel: As a Class 1 Driver, you will cover both of the following routes as part of the operation: Northern Deliveries: Experience variety with multi drop deliveries from Lesmahagow to East Kilbride, keeping your day dynamic and engaging.
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Southern Deliveries: Prefer steady driving? Our southern route from Lesmahagow to Wakefield is mostly single‐drop, offering longer, smoother runs with minimal stops.
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Flexibility When It Matters: As part of delivering for our customers, routes may be adjusted at short notice to meet contract and operational requirements.
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Why You'll Love Working with Us: Supportive Team Environment: Work with people who value teamwork and mutual support.
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Professional Growth: Access continuous training and development opportunities, including DCPC.
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Modern Fleet :Drive well-maintained vehicles equipped with the latest technology.
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Customer-Centric Focus : Join a company known for quality service and strong client relationships.
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Essential Skills and Qualifications: UK Class 1 (CE) Licence Valid DCPC and Digital Tachograph Card Passionate about providing excellent customer service.
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Ability to work to deadlines.
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Good geographical knowledge.
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Fit, flexible, hardworking, and self-motivated.
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Why Join Pollock Scotrans Ltd? Training: Ongoing DCPC trainingn *, monthly courses, and development support.
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Benefits: £70 every 5 years for HGV Medical.
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Attendance for CPC paid.
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Additional holiday purchasing scheme.
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- Retail discounts with Circular Benefits.
- Retail Trust Wellbeing Support.
- Career Development: Real opportunities to progress within an expanding business.
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Company Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, life assurance, pension scheme and sickness schemen * Extras: Christmas Savings Clubn *, Black Circle Tyre Discountn *, Cycle to Work Schemen *, SNAP parking paid, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
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Team Culture: Strong culture of teamwork.
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How to Apply: If you're driven to be your best and want to grow within a flourishing and ambitious company, we want to hear from you! Please apply as soon as possible.
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Due to high interest, we may close this advert early once sufficient applications are received.
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Right to Work: All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
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Proof of Right to Work will be required at interview.
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Contact Us : For any questions, reach out to our Recruitment Team at Available Monday to Friday, 08:30n – 17:00.
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Note to Recruitment Agencies : We prefer to recruit directly but have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need assistance. xohmjla
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We'll be in touch if we need you.n *Subject to terms and conditions.
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