Van Driver / Workshop Operative
Location: Blantyre, Glasgow
Salary: £26,500 - £28,000 per annum (DOE)
Hours: Full Time - Monday to Friday

About the Company

Our client is a leading supplier of specialist lifting equipment, vacuum handling solutions, and niche plant machinery to the construction, rail, and utilities sectors across the UK and Europe. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a reliable and hands-on Van Driver / Workshop Operative to join their Glasgow depot team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role combining customer deliveries, vehicle responsibilities, and practical workshop duties within a growing engineering and plant hire environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Depot Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring equipment is delivered and collected safely from customers while also supporting the day-to-day running of the workshop.

Your duties will include:

Delivering and collecting equipment and goods to and from customer sites
Ensuring all loads are safely secured and transported in line with company procedures
Loading and unloading equipment safely and efficiently
Maintaining excellent communication with customers and internal teams
Completing vehicle checks, cleaning, and general vehicle upkeep
Supporting workshop operations and assisting engineers where required
Preparing equipment and keeping workshop areas clean, organised, and safe
Carrying out general manual handling and practical tasks
Supporting the team to ensure the depot operates efficiently
Following all company Health & Safety policies and procedures

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have:

A full clean UK driving licence (Category B essential)
Previous commercial driving or delivery experience
Good knowledge of the Glasgow and Central Belt road network
Experience working within a workshop, engineering, plant hire, or similar environment (desirable)
Strong attention to detail and a safety-first approach
Good communication skills and a professional attitude when dealing with customers
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to get involved

Desirable Skills:

Forklift licence
B+E towing entitlement
Experience delivering plant, machinery, tools, or specialist equipment

What's On Offer:

Salary £26,500 - £28,000 depending on experience
Stable Monday to Friday working hours
Opportunity to join a growing specialist engineering and plant hire business
Full training and support provided
Career development opportunities within the depot team

If you are a reliable driver with a practical mindset and enjoy a varied role combining driving and workshop responsibilities, we would like to hear from you.

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