Lorry Driver / HGV Driver (Class 1 / C+E)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Lorry Driver / HGV Driver (Bishopton Depot)
The Hamilton Ross Group are leading suppliers of Agricultural, Groundcare and Construction machinery in Central Scotland.
An exciting opportunity exists for a Lorry Driver who will be responsible for delivering brand leading agricultural, groundcare and construction machinery to customers across Central Scotland.
You will report to our Head Office in Bishopton and will frequently travel to our six depots across the Central Belt when needed. Daily tasks and activities include loading and unloading the lorry, ensuring machinery and equipment is delivered safely to our customers and reporting to our Bishopton Service Department.
In this role you will work a standard 39 hour week Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30 with potential for overtime to meet the needs of the business. The majority of work would not require overnight stays, although they may be required from time to time.
Requirements:
- Full UK Drivers Licence and Class 1 / C+E Licence
- Driver CPC Certification
- 12 Months of HGV Experience
- HIAB Crane Certification & Experience
- Good Communication Skills
- Experience with agricultural machinery beneficial
Benefits:
- 26 days holiday plus 4 days holiday for Christmas / New Year per annum.
- Established, local and trusted employer
- Pension
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
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
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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 Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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