Driving Jobs in Scotland

The Transport and Logistics industry is a leading employer in Scotland. Driving Jobs in Scotland are generally broken down into HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle), FLT (Forklift Truck License), 7.5T and 3.5T Drivers. If you have a clean driving license, your skills will be sought after from employers direct and recruitment agencies in Scotland.

Driving Jobs Qualifications

The Driving / Transport industry does not need qualifications, just a specific driving license;

More than a third of all workers are classified as transport operatives. These are jobs such as bus and HGV drivers and rail transport operatives. People working in this sector, will generally be sought after by bus companies, recruitment agencies, and employers direct. These days, with a high per cent of the working population either being self-employed or working for a recruitment agency, the flexibility is there to work in various locations, and work for various organisations.

The Driving / Transport industry generally appeals to those who are interested in practical and active work. 80% of the workforce is male and the minimum age for HGV drivers is 21, this makes it more difficult for school leavers to enter the industry.

Future Prospect for Driving Jobs

The future trend for this industry sector state that there will be a demand for part-time drivers and that females in the workforce will increase to around 30%.

Most large distribution centres, employers and recruitment agencies will ask you to complete a Tachograph and Drivers Hours questionnaire to assess your suitability for the work. Employers may also ask you to attend an assessment day to assess your competence as a HGV driver.

It is important to note that some LGV Drivers are asked to help unload their vehicle when they reach the destination point. If, for any reason, you are unwilling to do this, please advise your Line Manager or the Agency you are working for.

Other key findings of the profile conducted by the REC’s Industry Research Unit are: