HGV Class 1 Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
J&D Pierce Contracts are now offering a great opportunity for an experienced class 1 driver to join our busy transport division. The candidate we are looking for must be an enthusiastic team player and hard working.
As part of our transport team you will be required to transport steel such as standard 25t or abnormal loads and heavy site machinery to various sites across the UK. You will be primarily based at our Glengarnock premises but will also be required to move loads from our East Kilbride Facility also.
What we are looking for in our new team member:
- Confidence in securing loads.
- Hauling long distances to new sites and locations
- Dealing with any issues which may arise on the road and informing management if you require assistance.
- Having Great management of break times and work times.
- Able to follow management instruction.
- Completing daily checks and defects books
- Collating correct paperwork for every load
- Following site safety
- High standard of professionalism when out on the roads dealing with public.
- Lorries kept to high standards inside and outside.
What we can offer you in this job role:
- Competitive hourly rate
- £25 per night out in Lorry
- 42.5 hours per week any hours worked over this paid at time and half.
- Saturday shifts time and half / Sunday shifts double time
- 28 days holiday
- Opportunity to go to truck shows.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Driving: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driver CPC (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HGV Class 1 Driver roles across J & D Pierce (Contracts) Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £3 - £3 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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