Peterson
We are looking for a Class 1 Driver to join our team. This is a varied role involving the safe transportation of goods, loading and unloading operations, and supporting quayside and vessel activities in Aberdeen and surrounding areas. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating transport vehicles as directed by their Line Supervisor and carrying out associated duties in accordance with company procedures, training requirements, and competency standards.
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From our roots in agricultural inspections, Peterson and Control Union have been operating for nearly 100 years in the field of logistics, quality, certifications and risk management. Our in-depth knowledge and experience covers all aspects of the supply chain in many industries including agriculture, energy, forestry, sustainability and textiles.
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Peterson has been helping to build a better world for over 100 years. In 1920 Mr. Peterson started our company as a ‘graanfactor’, a service provider in quality and logistics in grain and feed, and today, over 100 years later, we have grown to become a trustworthy global partner for logistics, advisory, technology, and training. We now provide a comprehensive range of quality services to customers in over 80 countries.
Cross-sector, global expertise
Our in-depth knowledge and experience covers all aspects of the supply chain, across a wide range of industries, and cargo types. From oil and gas to renewable energy; from feed to regenerative agriculture and textiles.
Thanks to our global network of offices, and our 5,000+ people, we are uniquely placed to support businesses anywhere in the world, providing on-the-ground support and insight to assist our partners with local challenges that matter to them and the world around them.
From our roots in agricultural inspections, we have been operating for 103 years, and are now an independent global logistics provider and consultancy partner.
We deliver solutions across many different industries, from consultancy and technology solutions to industry leading integrated logistics services, through to practical training options for our clients.
Through our expert Projects and Solutions teams, we provide real solutions to clients’ sustainability challenges, across social, environmental, sustainable finance, and responsible sourcing areas.
Within Energy Logistics, we provide integrated logistics solutions that span the entire energy lifecycle, from exploration to production, through to decommissioning, partnering with clients at every stage of operations.
In the area of Commodity Logistics, we deliver a wide range of solutions including inland shipping, agency support, transshipment, road transportation and much more.
Our Core29 and Peterson Technologies teams of highly skilled professionals bring together a wealth of experience and expertise in various domains, including software development, business intelligence, and business analysis, to develop Technology solutions to support businesses.
And finally, through Peterson Academy we offer training services to advance skills, knowledge and expertise, by utilizing our global expertise across all the industries we work in.
Although the scale of our business may have changed over the past century, the values that drive us have not. We carry on to deliver long-term, sustainable and innovative solutions to clients across the globe. We are driven by our values of:
Safety
We are committed to keeping ourselves, our colleagues, our partners and communities safe
Integrity
We are a family company with trust as our biggest value, so we act and swear by honesty, making responsible and respectful decisions
Customer Focus
Our customers are the reason for our existence. Their success is our success; delivering the highest level of service quality and experience is our focus
Entrepreneurship
Every step we and our partners take is a step forward in helping them overcome their ongoing challenges
Long-term view
We think long term and keep an adaptive mindset, focused on sustainable growth and assisting our partners on their way towards a sustainable future
People first
We recongize the value in each person and support them to thrive
Our vision is to be a leader in sustainable practices and to create a positive impact on the environment through our operations and services. We are committed to doing our part and have set a goal to achieve net zero emissions across all our operations by 2040.
We recognize the importance of looking ahead, forecasting and innovation. We see innovation as our duty to ourselves, our stakeholders and our clients. Not as a desire for new techniques and business models but more as a culture that we nurture in our company. Committed to providing top-quality service, using state-of-the-art technology, expert techniques and personnel for a range of services bespoke to the needs of our clients, we are proud to offer innovative solutions that are supported by our core values.
To accelerate our journey towards a more sustainable future we launched our second annual Sustainability Report, and its focus is on how we are incorporating sustainability management into our overall strategy. Our 2023 report was developed about the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and covers all activities within the various business entities in the Royal Peterson and Control Union Group, regardless of their geographic location.
Number of employees: 6,000+
Sectors: Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy (Offshore Wind), Shipping, Port Management, Nuclear, and Commodity Logistics.
Preferred educational level: MBO for operational/technical roles (warehousing, stevedoring); HBO/WO (Bachelor/Master) for consultancy, engineering, and logistics management.
Preferred education: Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Maritime Studies, Business Administration, HSEQ Management, or Mechanical/Civil Engineering.
Career level: All levels, including Starters/Graduates, Experienced Logistics Professionals, and Senior Management.