Class 1 HGV Drivers

Northwards Ltd; Cumbernauld, Aberdeen City, Inverness; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading freight and haulage company is seeking Class 1 HGV Drivers for double-manned night shifts based at their Cumbernauld depot. Responsibilities include safe and efficient delivery of freight across Scotland, ensuring compliance with driving regulations, and liaising with transport offices. Applicants must hold a valid Class 1 HGV Driving Licence and CPC certification. The position offers competitive pay and additional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Leave provisions

Pension scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Development training

Group life assurance

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class 1 HGV Driving Licence.
• Current Driver’s CPC certification required.
• Willing to work night shifts and in a double-manned team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe delivery of customer freight throughout Scotland.
• Night trunking between the Cumbernauld depot and distribution centres.
• Ensure safe loading, unloading, and securing of freight.

Skills

Valid Class 1 (C+E) HGV Driving Licence

Up to date Driver’s CPC

Comfortable with working night shifts

Job description

Class 1 HGV Drivers (double-manned, night shift trunking)

GLASGOW DEPOT

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.

• 48 hours per week
• Friday to Monday Nights

We are currently recruiting for Class 1 HGV Drivers to be part of the double-manned night shift trunking team, based at our busy Cumbernauld depot.

About the role:

Our Class 1 HGV Drivers play a key role in the supply chain across Scotland. We support a broad customer base and transport various cargo such as plant and equipment, temperature-controlled goods and hazardous waste.

Reporting to the Depot Manager, our Class 1 HGV Drivers are predominantly responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of customer freight and trailers throughout Scotland. Key tasks include:

• Night trunking between the Cumbernauld depot and distribution centres.
• Making up a double-manned team with a co-driver to undertake double-manned driving.
• Ensuring the safe loading, securing and unloading of freight.
• Completing collection and delivery paperwork and following company procedures.
• Liaising with colleagues at the Transport Office to coordinate the movement of freight and trailers to locations within Scotland.
• Adhering to road and driving regulations.
• Conducting daily vehicle and trailer checks, ensuring that any defects found are reported accordingly.

Where applicable, opportunities for overtime may be available.

Key requirements:

• Valid Class 1 (C+E) HGV Driving Licence
• Up to date Driver’s CPC (Driver Certificate of Professional Competence)
• Comfortable with working night shifts and double-manning

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

How to apply:

Please apply by emailing your CV and covering letter to [e-mail] by 23.59 on 14th November 2025.

For an informal discussion about the role, please phone Allan McCready , Depot Manager on 01236 728108