HGV Class 2 Driver / Porter
- city of edinburgh, scotland, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
Job Description
Johnsons UK Services Limited | Full time
Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Posted on 14/09/2026
Our services are diverse and our delivery more so. With depots throughout the UK, we offer the opportunity to welcome you into a community which thrives on inspiring the future pioneers of our industry, whilst upholding our old-fashioned values. Our aim is to invest in the best people, training and processes and we never stop adapting and evolving to suit to needs of our changing world.
Job Description
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Porter/Driver with a Full Class 2 Driving License to join our Johnson's team in our Edinburgh location.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering and loading/unloading a range of goods from furniture to high valued artwork. You'll be part of a team delivering a premium service, loading and unloading, ensuring great care is put into the safe journey of our client's valued items and your colleagues.
Requirements
Skills, Qualifications andLicences
- HGVClass 2 Driving Licence (essential)
- Teamleading and/or supervisory experience (preferred)
- Knowledgeof established legal tachograph procedures (essential)
- ADR- Packages (preferred)
DailyResponsibilities
- Vehicledaily checks of your allocated HGV Class 2/7.5t /3.5tvehicle.
- Ensuringthe vehicle is equipped with all the relevant specialist equipment required for the days operation.
- Liftingand packing a range of Laboratory equipment, furniture, fine art and more.
- Takinggoods in or out of storage.
- Liftingand moving loads in excess of 25kg.
- Ensuringthe highest of standards are met when on site.
- Responsiblefor your health and safety or you and colleagues.
- Alwaysdeliver excellent customer care and service.
- Complyingwith all company and health and safety procedures.
Enhanced Criminal Record Check:
You will be required to undertake an "Enhanced Criminal Record Check" or "Baseline Security Check" which will involve providing three years of address and employment history, valid ID and a character reference. If you believe there may be an issue with either of these requirements, please inform us at your application stage.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by law.
We have a long heritage of being an inclusive employer which provides training and development in a positive learning environment.