Trainee Hgv Driver

Northern Recycling Solutions are a family owned business based in Alness, covering the Highlands and Moray, with some trips to the central Scotland & Islay.

NRS provides a friendly and supportive working environment, great team spirit, and a few laughs along the way. We have a small but dedicated team providing a top-class service to hundreds of customers across the North of Scotland.

Are you a good driver with a pleasant and positive attitude who has always inspired to drive HGV? Our new Trainee HGV position provides a great opportunity to gain HGV Class 1 or 2 qualifications and experience in a range of modern vehicles, including long wheelie base vans, skip lorries, bin lorries, road sweepers, and lorries with trailers. The successful candidate would initially drive vans whilst completing HGV Training fully funded by the company.

Please note a training agreement applies and if employment ceases within 2 years of obtaining the qualifications a percentage of this cost will be repayable to the company.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Take care and responsibility for the company vehicles with daily vehicle checks, reporting, and safe driving.
• Take reasonable care of your own and other people’s health and safety.
• Keep company vehicles clean and tidy and free from damage.
• Be presentable in appearance and provide good customer service with a polite and friendly approach.
• Be adaptable and flexible in your approach to work and perform any reasonable requests asked of you.
• Duties involve regular light, medium and heavy lifting

The successful candidate will have 3 points or less on their license. We recruited to the British Standard BS 7858, which requires a disclosure Scotland check, reference checks and confidentiality agreement to be signed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £12.15-£14.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 37 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Driving: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Trainee HGV