Class 1 HIAB Operative

Explore Transport Limited; Aveley; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Meal & night out allowance

Full PPE provided

Generous holiday allowance

Ongoing CPC training

Ongoing training/upskilling

Career development and progression

Job summary

Explore Transport Limited is seeking a Class 1 HIAB Operative based in Aveley. The role offers a permanent position with probational period, working Monday to Friday on a tramping pattern.

Typical earnings quoted at £68,000 per year with full PPE and ongoing training provided. The job requires HGV experience, CPC/tacho, and ability to work with maps and GPS, while ensuring safety, legal compliance, and effective communication with colleagues and customers.

Qualifications

• Fully competent HGV driver with a minimum 2 years proven experience.
• Ability to read and interpret maps and use GPS navigation systems effectively.
• Strong organisational and time management skills to meet delivery deadlines.

Skills

HGV driving

Map reading

GPS navigation

Time management

Load/unload

Road safety

Communication

Job description

Class 1 HIAB Operative

Location: Aveley

Salary: £68,000 (Typical Earnings)

Closing Date: 27/11/:59

Introduction

Explore are a FORS Gold accredited specialist supplier of Transport services to a wide range of industries including construction, rail and aerospace.

We strive to be the industry leader and deliver best in class levels of safety, service, and efficiency. Our Transport division combines over 50 years of construction logistics and haulage expertise.

We are currently recruiting for drivers to join our team on the following shift pattern - Monday to Friday (Tramping).

What we offer

• Paid breaks
• Daily meal & night out allowance (where applicable)
• Full PPE provided
• Generous holiday allowance including bank holidays and service-related increase
• Ongoing training to maintain full CPC hours
• Full ongoing training/upskilling
• Career development and the opportunity for internal progression
• Service-related pay increases at 18 & 36 months.

Skills/Knowledge

• Fully competent HGV driver with a minimum 2 years proven experience
• Ability to read and interpret maps and use GPS navigation systems effectively
• Strong organisational and time management skills to meet delivery deadlines
• Load and unload securely and efficiently, ensuring proper securing techniques are applied
• Adhere to all traffic laws, road regulations and road safety standards while operating the vehicle
• Have good communication skills to quickly understand instructions including movement orders and liaise effectively with colleagues and customers.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence
• Valid CPC & tacho card
• CPCS / ALLMI CARD / Slinger Signaller (Required)
• WAH Certificate (preferred).

This is a permanent position, subject to a successful probation period