Class 1 HIAB Operative

Totaljobs Group Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in transport and plant hire services is seeking skilled HGV drivers to join their dynamic team. This permanent position offers a unique opportunity to work on varied shift patterns while ensuring safety and efficiency in transport logistics. With over 50 years of expertise, the company is committed to providing ongoing training and career development to its employees. Enjoy generous holiday allowances, meal allowances, and the chance for service-related pay increases as you grow within the organization. If you have a passion for driving and excellent communication skills, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Daily meal allowance

Night out allowance

Full PPE provided

Generous holiday allowance

Ongoing training

Career development opportunities

Service-related pay increases

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of proven experience as a fully competent HGV driver.
• Ability to read maps and use GPS navigation systems effectively.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload securely, ensuring proper securing techniques are applied.
• Adhere to traffic laws and road safety standards while operating the vehicle.

Skills

HGV driving

GPS navigation

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Full UK driving licence

WAH Certificate

Job description

Explore Plant and Transport Solutions are a FORS Gold accredited specialist supplier of Transport and Plant Hire 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, and our Plant division boasts one of the largest, most diverse and modern ranges of plant equipment, small tools, formwork and falsework systems.

We are currently recruiting for drivers to join our team on the following shift patterns - 4 On 4 Off.

What we offer

• Daily meal & night out allowance (where applicable)
• Full PPE provided
• Generous holiday allowance plus statutory bank holiday 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
• WAH Certificate (preferred).

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