HGV Driver/Operator

Are you an experienced HGV Driver looking for a role where safety, teamwork and variety are part of your everyday work?

At EGGER Timberpak, we recover and recycle wood materials that support the manufacture of high-quality wood-based products. We are looking for a reliable and motivated HGV Driver / Operator to join our team in Bellshill, helping to deliver an excellent service to our customers while supporting our recycling operations.

This is more than just a driving role. Alongside operating specialist vehicles, you'll play an important part in maintaining safety standards, supporting site activities and contributing to the success of the wider Timberpak team.

City: Bellshill (UK)    Contract Type: Full-time     Job-Code: 7240   Department: Materials Management and Logistics  

What you'll be doing

• Operating Class 1 HGV vehicles safely and professionally.
• Delivering, collecting and transporting wood recycling materials.
• Conducting daily vehicle inspections and reporting defects promptly.
• Ensuring loads are safe, secure and compliant before transport.
• Maintaining compliance with tachograph, transport and road safety regulations.
• Providing excellent customer service when visiting customer sites.
• Adhering to customer site rules and company safety procedures.
• Reporting incidents, accidents and hazards promptly.
• Maintaining vehicles in a clean and presentable condition.
• Supporting wider Timberpak site operations and housekeeping activities when required.
• Undertaking training to become competent across a range of Timberpak vehicles and equipment.

What we're looking for

Essential

• HGV Class 1 Licence (with a minimum of one years experience).
• Strong commitment to health, safety and compliance.
• Good understanding of vehicle safety, load security and driving legislation.
• Basic IT skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible, reliable and proactive approach to work.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Drivers CPC (training can be provided).

Desirable

• Walking floor experience prefered, however training can be provided.
• Mobile plant certification.
• Health & Safety qualification or training.

This role requires the ability to make sound, safety-critical decisions every day. You'll be responsible for assessing vehicle condition, load security and site conditions, with the authority to stop operations whenever there is a risk to safety, legal compliance or equipment integrity.

Why join EGGER Timberpak?

At EGGER, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a supportive team within a growing, sustainability-focused business, where safety, development and continuous improvement are key priorities.

We Offer

The opportunity to join Timberpak, a leading Wood Recycler, which grades and processes various forms of waste wood for the production of wood-based materials by its parent company EGGER; where employee wellbeing, health and safety are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to delivering excellence in quality, customer service, sustainability and environmental responsibility. Competitive employee benefits and pension scheme.

Other benefits include:

• A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
• An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
• Private Health Cash Plan.
• Driver's medical.
• License renewal cost covered.
• DCPC training.
• Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks. 
• The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
• 34.5 days holiday allowance (including bank holidays).
• An environmental and sustainability focused employer.
• Tailored training and career development opportunities.
• The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
• Free parking in a secure staff car park.

Successful candidates may be subject to drug and alcohol testing as part of our commitment to maintaining high standards of workplace safety.

Applications close 16 October 2026

Your Contact

Philip Maloney, HR, T +44 1434 613361