Job Opportunity: HGV Driver – Kelvin Timber (Milngavie Branch)
Main Purpose of the Job:
As an HGV Driver at Kelvin Timber, based in Milngavie, your primary responsibility is to deliver building materials safely and promptly to our customers while providing excellent service. You will operate heavy goods vehicles, adhere to all driving and safety regulations, and ensure secure delivery of goods to floor level.
We are particularly keen to hear from drivers with Hiab (lorry-mounted crane) experience, but if you don't yet have your Hiab certification, we can provide full training.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Deliver goods to customers with a strong focus on exceptional customer service.
* Supervise and assist with loading to ensure products are safely secured.
* Optimise loads for safe and efficient transport and unloading.
* Check goods against customer orders and confirm with the loader.
* Confirm estimated arrival times with customers prior to delivery.
* Carry out deliveries with care, respecting customers' property and consulting the Branch Manager if in doubt.
* Verify deliveries with customers and obtain signatures; report any discrepancies immediately.
* Complete multi-drop deliveries in a safe and timely manner.
* Carry out daily vehicle inspections and hand reports to the Branch Manager.
* Support yard operations when required.
* Perform other duties reasonably required by the Company.
Health, Safety & Compliance
* Comply with tachograph laws, driver hours and Working Time regulations.
* Operate the vehicle and crane (if certified) safely and correctly.
* Follow fuel usage directives and keep the cab clean.
* Minimise accidents and follow the company accident reporting procedure.
* Attend mandatory training sessions.
* Comply with company policies, including Dress Code, Standards of Performance, and Health & Safety.
Key Relationships
* Branch Manager
* Yard Foreman
* Customers
Measures of Success (KPIs)
* Compliance with driver hours, tachograph and Working Time Directive
* Accurate completion of daily defect checks
* Timely and secure deliveries
* Compliance with Health & Safety
Skills and Qualities
Essential:
* Category C / Class 2 license
* Current CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)
* Current Digital Tachograph Card
* Strong communication skills
* Ability to work independently with a customer-focused attitude
Desirable:
* Hiab (lorry-mounted crane) license
* Experience with multi-drop deliveries
* Experience using a Crane Remote
* Vehicle safety checks and load security
(If you don't currently hold a Hiab license but are otherwise qualified, we can provide full training.)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £29,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
Application question(s):
* Are you willing to work towards a Hiab License?
Experience:
* HGV Class 2: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Hiab License? (preferred)
* HGV Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: KTWESTHGV