Job Description
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HGV Driver – Class One
Based: Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire
At Macduff we process more wild shellfish than anyone else in Europe - and that’s all we do. We are masters of our trade. We take a wild and natural product in fresh and frozen form to demanding customers all over the world.
Our organisation can offer unrivalled career development opportunities and the commitment of being part of a global organisation who is recognised as a true employer of choice.
HGV DRIVER – CLASS ONE – VIVIER
Duties will include:
· Driving vehicle in accordance with the law and safe working practices to all parts of the UK to collect shellfish.
· Transporting shellfish from the UK to Europe.
· Driving within the tachograph law, driver hours and working time directive requirements.
· Ensuring the vehicle is safely loaded and secured to minimise the risk of damage to the load, injury to persons, and /or damage to premises or other vehicles.
· Make timely collections and deliveries as scheduled.
· Prepare vehicle for use, carrying out daily safety checks, reporting any non-conformances
· Maintain the cleanliness of the drivers cab and vehicle exterior.
· Complete delivery / collection paperwork. Keep records of mileage, fuel use, and other costs incurred.
· Attend essential training in order to carry out the driver role.
· Adhere to Company policies, procedures and standards, including operational, technical, Health & Safety and Human Resources to ensure the Company operates within legal and best practice guidelines
Experience & Qualities Required:
· Valid Clean HGV Licence
· Vivier experience preferred, but training can be given;
· 2 years’ experience in HGV Driver role
· Ability to follow instruction.
· Excellent timekeeping and attendance.
· Good knowledge of geographical areas.
· Adaptable to business needs and change.
· Practical, enthusiastic with a flexible approach to work
· Familiarity operating standard vehicle equipment eg, pallet trucks.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Exeter: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Driving: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: One location
Expected start date: 24/04/2023