Hugh Simpson Contractors Ltd

Hugh Simpson Contractors Ltd Northern Scotland`s leading crane and plant hire company

18/03/2025

PHONE SYSTEM UPGRADE NOTICE
We will have our phone system upgraded on Friday the 21st of March. Unfortunately there might be a short period of phones down at some point during the day. If you can`t reach us, please drop us an email to enquiries@hughsimpson.co.uk and we`ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Apologies for the inconvenience.

A post has arisen for a CRANE/PLANT OPERATOR/ HGV DRIVER to join our team on a full time basis.Duties include: • Driving...
21/02/2025

A post has arisen for a CRANE/PLANT OPERATOR/ HGV DRIVER to join our team on a full time basis.

Duties include:
• Driving and operating various types of cranes, plant, forklifts, telehandlers and MEWPS in accordance with the received training and manufacturer’s instructions.
• Driving artic and rigid vehicles - load, secure and move heavy and abnormal loads in accordance with the Highway Code, Road traffic Act and EU driver’s hours rules.
• Carrying out other duties as part of lifting operations team that may be assigned by the Appointed person / Line manager.

Good understanding of regulations and procedures associated with plant operations, work in heavy haulage/ ballast operations would be beneficial but not essential for this position. We expect you to have competency in operating the most common types of mobile construction plant and desire to gain a CSCS plant operator card for the relevant category. For HGV operations the applicant must have a full UK driving licence with C+E category. Slinger/ Signaller and the ability to operate additional categories of construction plant would be beneficial, however training and opportunity to upskill will be given where required. A sincere care for health and safety towards yourself and others is essential for this position.

Applicants must have physical strength and fitness to carry out tasks involving manual handling, working at heights, driving HGV, operating crane and plant.

Please note- the applicant may need to work also on sites out with the county on occasions- ability to travel and work flexible hours including additional hours/ shifts, some weekends is essential for this post.

We offer:
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Overtime and guaranteed basic hours
• Company transport and accommodation when working away from home
• 29 days holiday of which 20 days will be average pay

If you are interested in this role we would be delighted if you could send your CV to personnel@hughsimpson.co.uk

Our sister company Simpson Oils is hiring!!!We are looking for a PETROL STATION ASSISTANT to join the team in our Franci...
05/08/2024

Our sister company Simpson Oils is hiring!!!

We are looking for a PETROL STATION ASSISTANT to join the team in our Francis Street Filling station in Wick.

This post is full time, worked in a shift pattern. Operating hours are from Monday to Saturday – 7:00am – 8:00pm and Sunday – 9:00am – 7:00pm including Bank Holidays. Shift pattern to be advised.

PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST BE OVER 18 TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE.

Duties will include:
• Watching and monitoring the store and forecourt ensuring customers have a great experience.
• Authorising fuel pumps, serving customers and being responsible for cash handing / card payments.
• Assisting with stock control and management within the store including accepting and checking new deliveries, re-stocking shelves, rotating stock, date checking and ensuring the store is fully stocked at all times.
• Providing general advice and guidance to customers on shop products, services and offers.
• General cleaning and housekeeping within the store.
• Awareness of security in the store including looking out for shoplifters, fraudulent money and fraudulent bank cards.

We expect you to be:
• Able to give great customer service, have a positive attitude and professional demeanour, a friendly and engaging personality.
• Flexible to work a variety of shifts including early starts and late finishes, be reliable and good timekeeper.
• Comfortable working independently under your own initiative as well as being part of the existing team.
• Willing to work hard to respond to busy periods, provide support and cover for holidays and sickness when required.

Experience in retail is desirable, but not essential as initial training and continuous support in using specific programmes and software will be provided.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, s*x, age, national origin, religion, s*xual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

If you are interested please email your CV to personnel@simpsonoils.co.uk

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Our sister company Simpson Oils is recruiting FUEL TANKER DRIVERSimpson Oils Ltd supplies marine gas oil, heating oil an...
05/12/2023

Our sister company Simpson Oils is recruiting FUEL TANKER DRIVER

Simpson Oils Ltd supplies marine gas oil, heating oil and diesel to domestic, maritime and commercial customers in the North of Scotland from depots in Scrabster, Wick, Nigg and Invergordon. We are recruiting FUEL TANKER DRIVER to work from Invergordon, Scrabster or Wick to join our team on a full time basis.

Duties will include:
• Loading of vehicle at the depot following all operational procedures and health and safety guidelines.
• Delivering oil and fuel to multi-site domestic, commercial and marine customers on a fuel tanker capable of carrying separate products using a wet-line system.
• Ensuring that all paperwork relating to the loading and unloading is correctly filled in.
• Ensuring that all vehicle daily walk around and safety checks are carried out to the required standard.
• Excellent customer service skills are also essential as the role will involve direct customer contact.

The basic hours are 40 hours per week Monday to Friday with scope for overtime including Saturdays particularly in the busier winter months so we would require flexibility from a driver to suit our workload.

Applicants must have physical strength and fitness to carry out tasks involving manual handling and operating truck.

Applicant must hold a category C driving licence and ADR driver certificate for class 3.

Interested parties are invited to send their CV to personnel@hughsimpson.co.uk

Reminder to all our valued Simpson Oils customers
29/11/2023

Reminder to all our valued Simpson Oils customers

We are recruiting an ACCOUNTS PERSON to join our team in the plant hire division.This is a full time position and availa...
02/10/2023

We are recruiting an ACCOUNTS PERSON to join our team in the plant hire division.

This is a full time position and available for immediate start. Working hours can be discussed with suitable candidates.

Duties will include:
• Posting customer payments to accounts
• Processing purchase invoices and credit notes
• Weekly payment runs to suppliers
• Dealing with subcontractors, CIS deductions, issue CIS Statements monthly
• Reconciliation of the bank account and company credit card statements

We expect you to have:
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong computer skills
• A good understanding of Sage Pay accounting platform
• Precision and punctuality when dealing with data and money
• Problem solver – proactive in identifying issues within area of responsibility
• Previous experience in accounting, customer service and office administration
Initial training and continuous support in using specific programmes and software will be provided to help the right person get up to speed on unfamiliar systems.

Interested parties are invited to apply by sending their CVs to personnel@hughsimpson.co.uk

Our Sister Company SIMPSON OILS is recruiting a Sales team member to join our team in Wick. This is a full time position...
07/09/2023

Our Sister Company SIMPSON OILS is recruiting a Sales team member to join our team in Wick.

This is a full time position and available for immediate start.
Normal office hours are Monday to Friday 0800-1700 with one Saturday 0830-1300 a month on rotational basis as agreed with other colleagues.

Duties will include
• Dealing with customers in person, answering phone and emails
• Advise customers on current product prices and services
• Logging Customer orders on our Fuel Distribution Software
• Handling customer payments over the phone and by card
• Keeping customer accounts updated
We expect you to have:
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong computer skills
• Precision and punctuality when dealing with data and money
• Problem solver – proactive in identifying issues within area of responsibility
• Previous experience in accounting, customer service and office administration
Initial training and continuous support in using specific programmes and software will be provided to help the right person get up to speed on unfamiliar systems.

Interested parties are invited to apply by sending their CVs to personnel@simpsonoils.co.uk

Address

Wick

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+441955604444

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