LGV DriverinAberdeeninAberdeenPUBLISHED MON 14 APR 2025
Competitive salary and benefits package, reflecting the importance and complexity of the role, especially within the oil, gas, and renewables sectors.
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and evolving industry that is increasingly focusing on sustainability and renewable energy solutions.
Possibility of gaining diverse driving experiences, including the handling of dangerous goods, enhancing skill sets and qualifications.
Strong emphasis on safety culture, allowing drivers to actively participate in safety discussions and take ownership of job site safety.
Variety in daily tasks including loading, unloading, and delivering, which can provide a stimulating and engaging work environment.
Chance to build strong teamwork skills by collaborating closely with other team members and supervisors in logistics operations.
Potential for career progression within a reputable company that has nearly a century of experience in logistics and various industry sectors.
Join Our Team as an LGV Driver in Aberdeen: Empower Your Career in Oil, Gas, and Renewables!
Are you ready for a career that marries your driving skills with the chance to make a real impact? We’re looking for enthusiastic LGV Drivers to join our compassionate team in Aberdeen. In this role, you'll not only operate transport vehicles safely and efficiently but also support our mission in the oil, gas, and renewables sector. With your driving expertise, you'll be responsible for the loading and unloading of materials while adhering to stringent safety protocols, ensuring that your work contributes to a sustainable future.
At Peterson and Control Union, we value flexibility, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence. We encourage women job seekers and those with experience in care to apply, as your skills in communication and empathy will be vital in fostering collaboration and enhancing team spirit. Whether you’re collecting and delivering loads or ensuring the safe management of cargo, your role will be crucial in driving our shared goals forward. Join us for a fulfilling career where your contributions matter, and make a difference in a thriving industry!
Competitive salary and benefits package, reflecting the importance and complexity of the role, especially within the oil, gas, and renewables sectors.
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and evolving industry that is increasingly focusing on sustainability and renewable energy solutions.
Possibility of gaining diverse driving experiences, including the handling of dangerous goods, enhancing skill sets and qualifications.
Strong emphasis on safety culture, allowing drivers to actively participate in safety discussions and take ownership of job site safety.
Variety in daily tasks including loading, unloading, and delivering, which can provide a stimulating and engaging work environment.
Chance to build strong teamwork skills by collaborating closely with other team members and supervisors in logistics operations.
Potential for career progression within a reputable company that has nearly a century of experience in logistics and various industry sectors.
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Primarily responsible for operating transport vehicles as directed by line the supervisor. Performing loading and unloading of vessels, trailers, containers or other duties as directed by line supervisor in accordance with specified training and competency measures.
Tasks And Responsibilities
From our roots in agricultural inspections, Peterson and Control Union have been operating for nearly 100 years in the field of logistics, quality, certifications and risk management. Our in-depth knowledge and experience covers all aspects of the supply chain in many industries including agriculture, energy, forestry, sustainability and textiles.
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Primarily responsible for operating transport vehicles as directed by line the supervisor. Performing loading and unloading of vessels, trailers, containers or other duties as directed by line supervisor in accordance with specified training and competency measures.
Tasks And Responsibilities
- Participate in toolbox talks as and when required – ensuring all relevant personnel are fully aware of the job task prior to commencement of work.
- Empowered to “stop the job” if an action is considered unsafe and report to line supervisor.
- Daily vehicle safety checks are conducted as per operator.
- Ensure driving skills are conducted in accordance with driver assessor audits, competency units and licence requirements.
- Accurate record of daily work / tachograph charts to be kept with driver for a period of minimum 28 days and no more than 42 days (analogue). Digital tachograph details to be downloaded on a regular basis.
- Collecting and delivering loads to and from vendors / customers in a safe and timely manner.
- Securing loads in the appropriate manner pertaining to the particular load, ensuring the loads are double strapped at all times.
- Providing the appropriate paperwork for deliveries and ensuring that the appropriate paperwork is received upon collection of loads.
- Ensuring that all straps, ratchets etc. are fit for purpose and that any defects are reported in a timely manner.
- Carrying of dangerous goods in accordance with the “transport of dangerous goods by road” / ADR regulations.
- Maintaining a professional demeanour whilst conducting driving duties, whether on the road, on Peterson’s premises or those of vendors and clients.
- Loading / discharging vessels / trailers / containers / backload (where certified OPITO).
- Ensure effective communications with boat foreman and quayside supervisor as and when required.
- Assist with the backload cargo dispatch process ensuring cargo backload is managed and dispatched according to company procedures.
- LGV Class 1 licence
- ADR – carriage of dangerous goods by road regulations (not essential)
- Forklift truck license and experience of cargo handling (where applicable)
- Driving experience preferable
- Specific requirement competencies
- Digital driver card owner (preferred)
- Ability to promote team working, flexibility, enthusiasm and determination to ensure success of the team
- Ability to effectively communicate with other members of the team
From our roots in agricultural inspections, Peterson and Control Union have been operating for nearly 100 years in the field of logistics, quality, certifications and risk management. Our in-depth knowledge and experience covers all aspects of the supply chain in many industries including agriculture, energy, forestry, sustainability and textiles.
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