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Transport HGV Drivers - Glasgow (Night Shift Only)
GlasgowPosted 2 months ago
Permanent - Full Time
Job Description
Transport HGV Drivers - Glasgow (Night Shift Only)
Department: Landside Transport
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Glasgow
Reporting To: Operations Manager
Compensation: £37,500 / year
Description
WFS is one of the world's leading ground handling organisations, providing high quality cargo, passenger, premium, ramp, baggage and technical services across a network spanning over 188 locations in more than 22 countries on five continents
Within our UK division, boasting a workforce of over 700 individuals spread across 19 strategic sites nationwide, we don't just envision success; we engineer it. Our vision is crystal clear: to empower our people, ignite innovation at every turn, and revolutionise the industry with an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction
Our Landside Transport team currently operate circa 60 trucks from their Heathrow location and have a satellite operator based in Glasgow facilitating circa 15 trucks
HGV Class 1 Drivers (WFS)
- Salary: £37,500 including shift allowance
- Shift patterns are 4 on, 4 off - nights only
- Opportunity for overtime earning
- Competitive benefits with career growth opportunities
Do you have a minimum of 2 year’s experience as a dedicated and reliable HGV Driver?
Have you worked in commercial driving roles and enjoy being on the road, working independently?
Are you known for your hard work, commitment to teamwork and integrity?
We are looking for individuals with the right attributes that want to build a career within the cargo industry who can bring valuable skills to the business. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Landside Transport Team at Glasgow. As a Class 1 Driver at WFS, you will be responsible for transporting freight to UK wide airports and client’s locations
Applying for this position means you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment and become part of our dedicated team at the forefront of the cargo industry
Your main responsibilities on a day to day basis will be:-
- Delivery and collection of Air freight to UK wide Airports
- Safely operate a commercial vehicle to transport goods and materials
- Load and unload cargo as needed
- Plan routes and ensure timely delivery of goods
- Adhere to all tachograph laws, traffic laws and regulations
- Conduct daily walkaround checks
- Maintain accurate records of deliveries, mileage, and fuel usage
To be successful in this role you will need:-
- Valid Class 1 (C+E) license with clean driving record (Min 2 years experience)
- Valid DCPC
- Valid Digital Tacho Card
- No more than 6 points (No IN or DR accepted)
- Airfreight experience desirable
- Driver Cargo Operative certification (can be obtained if you do not hold initial current certification)
- Commercial driving experience is required
- Experience with roller bed, Fridge and curtain sider trailers is preferred
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Please note that if you are offered this position, you will be subject to a background check including a criminal record check, 5 year employment history and a drug & alcohol test.
Our Values
Safety
- Always look out for our own and each other's safety
- Proactively identify safety risks, hazards and unsafe behaviours promptly and courageously
- Comply with all relevant safety regulations and standards at all times
- Learn from mistakes and share that learning
Customer Focus
- Delight customers by actively anticipating their needs, concerns and preferences
- Offer alternative "yes" solutions to "no" situations
- Deliver service excellence and always aim to exceed customer expectations
Respect
- Appreciate everyone's background, cultural values and opinions at all times
- Actively listen and understand other's intent and point of view, especially during disagreements
- Build trusting relationships, demonstrate empathy and care for others
Excellence
- Always do the right thing. Do it right the first time
- Demonstrate extreme ownership: See it, Own it, Solve it
- Adopt a growth mindset: keep learning, stay agile, be resilient
- Set high expectations, embrace innovation and practice continuous improvement
Teamwork
- Prioritise SATS Group's interests over one's own and department needs
- Proactively share resources, ideas and information constructively
- Build on each other's strengths and ideas to achieve win-win outcomes