Class 1 HGV Driver

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 22 March 2026
LOCATION
Edinburgh
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Transportation
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SKILLS

HGV driving DCPC Warehouse operations Distribution Load security EHS requirements

FULL DESCRIPTION

Class 1 HGV Driver

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is looking for an experienced Class 1 HGV Driver to work from their site in Edinburgh. The role involves driving, ensuring safe unloading, checking load security, and following best practices for fuel-efficient driving. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

The role is to:

  • Carry out driving & related duties involved with the carriage of goods to & from [Employer hidden] client locations. Ensuring driving is carried out in a safe & efficient manner, in full compliance with road traffic regulations.
  • To oversee the safe unloading of vehicles at customer premises, ensuring Proofs of Delivery are signed & returned without delay.
  • To check the load security & weight distribution according to latest safe working practices before setting out & after each drop.
  • As required, & appropriately trained, works mobile equipment to load &/or unload vehicles.
  • Follows best practices for fuel efficient driving.
  • Participates in Ten Commandments continuous improvement activities (TPM, 5S, etc).
  • Actively takes responsibility for keeping vehicle clean & tidy.
  • Is proactive in identifying potential health & safety hazards in the workplace.
  • Ensures vehicles are in safe condition, with daily checks correctly completed before use, & are operated in a safe manner.

As required accurately updates documentation relating to the carriage of products.

Relevant skills:

  • Full DCPC
  • Used to working in a flexible, results oriented, team environment.
  • Drivers are required to fulfil 35 hours of training for their DCPC
  • Has worked in warehousing or distribution business.
  • HGV driving skills (& licensed to the appropriate vehicle class).
  • Able to read written instructions & record accurately work carried out.
  • Understanding and experience of EHS requirements, in a warehouse or distribution environment.

To apply please send a copy of your current CV [contact hidden]

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