HGV Driver Class 1

Northwards Ltd; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A freight and haulage service provider based in Cumbernauld is seeking an experienced HGV Driver. The role involves delivering freight efficiently while ensuring vehicle safety and compliance. Candidates must hold a Category CE Driving Licence, with ADR certification being desirable. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits like an Employee Assistance Programme, and opportunities for overtime. Interested candidates should apply with a CV and cover letter by January 9, 2026.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Development training

Group life assurance

Qualifications

• Category CE Driving Licence is required for the role.
• ADR qualification is desirable, indicating an advanced skill level.

Responsibilities

• Safely delivering customer freight throughout Cumbernauld and other areas.
• Conduct daily vehicle and trailer checks, reporting defects.
• Load and secure freight onto vehicles.
• Liaise with colleagues to coordinate freight movement.

Skills

Category CE Driving Licence

Job description

Northwards provides a high-quality freight and haulage service from/to our depots in Shetland, Orkney, Aberdeen, Inverness, Scrabster and Glasgow, and, through partner collaborations, throughout the UK and Europe.

We share a genuine commitment to putting customers first by providing on-time and reliable delivery of goods and equipment. Every member of our team has an important role to play in maintaining our standards and driving the business forward.

We are currently recruiting for a HGV Driver to join the team, based at our busy Cumbernauld depot.

About the role:

Our HGV Drivers play a key role in the local community’s supply chain. We support a broad customer base including the marine and agricultural industry. We transport various cargo such as plant and equipment, temperature-controlled goods and hazardous waste.

Reporting to the Depot Manager, our HGV Drivers are predominantly responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of customer freight throughout Cumbernauld and other areas. In addition, there are various other tasks that our HGV Drivers carry out, including:

• Conducting daily vehicle and trailer checks, ensuring that any defects found are reported accordingly
• Loading and securing freight onto vehicles
• Liaising with colleagues at the Transport Office to coordinate the movement of freight to locations within Cumbernauld and other areas

Where applicable, opportunities for overtime may be available.

At Northwards, we offer an attractive benefits package which includes:

• Competitive salary, leave provisions and pension scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Development training
• Group life assurance.

Key requirements:

• Category CE Driving Licence

ADR is desirable

How to apply:

Please apply by sending your cv and covering letter to [e-mail] by 23.59 on 9 th January 2026. Northwards reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.