Company Description
United Wholesale (Scotland) Ltd. is Scotland's largest independent wholesaler, operating 4 cash & carry depots in Glasgow, Grangemouth & London. We supply over 4,000 independent retailers with leading brands across Grocery, Impulse, Chilled, Frozen, Soft Drinks, Household, Non-Food, Beers, Wines & Spirits, and Tobacco. In 2024, UWS achieved a record turnover of £285 million, and we service both cash & carry and delivered customers through our four depots and central distribution centre. Our mission is to support and grow the independent retail sector by providing premium products at competitive prices, alongside expert advice and tailored solutions.
Role Description
This is a full-time, (part time also available) on-site role for a HGV Class 2 Driver located in Glasgow. The HGV Class 2 Driver will be responsible for the safe and timely delivery of goods to various locations. Daily tasks include loading and unloading the truck, adhering to working time and drivers regulations, and ensuring the vehicle is maintained in good operating condition. The role requires frequent communication with the logistics team to ensure efficient delivery schedules.
This role requires manual handling and unloading pallatised goods into customers premises, as a single manned crew our customers and the staff will be helping you unload the goods at the delivery points.
Around 40% of our work is drop and go customers, this is when we leave the pallets or cages with the customer to unload directly.
We have many shift patterns available as such as mon-fri, tues-sat, 4/4 5/3 and weekend or part time
The rate of pay is £15.43 with a £50 p/w bonus after probation. Uniform provided along with other benefits as such as 24/7 support from our transport team, discount and offers via brightHR, secure car parking, on site canteen,
Nights outs are not required this is a day job. Start time between 05:00-07:00,
Qualifications
* Valid class 1 or 2 licence
* Valid cpc and tachograph
* Knowledge of tachograoph regulations
* Excellent communication
* Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
* Use of an electric pallet truck and taillifts
* 3 months experience is advantagious
If interested please send your CV to or press apply.