HGV Class 1 Driver

explore; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

£10 daily meal allowance

Night-out allowance £26.20

Full PPE provided

Generous holiday allowance and bankhol

Job summary

Explore is a safety-focused specialist transport operation recruiting a HGV Class 1 Driver based in Worksop, Nottinghamshire. The role offers a strong pay package with a typical £54,000 annual earnings, paid breaks, and ongoing CPC training.

You will drive Monday–Friday on a tramping pattern, with 50–55 hour weeks, occasional weekend shifts, and driver allowances where applicable. A permanent position after probation awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with C+E entitlement.
• Valid Driver CPC.
• Valid tacho card.
• Ability to read and interpret maps and use GPS navigation systems.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to understand movement orders.

Responsibilities

• Safe Vehicle Operation in line with traffic laws and road safety standards.
• Load Security: secure and efficient loading/unloading with proper securing techniques.
• Route Navigation: read maps and use GPS to meet deadlines.
• Delivery Planning: organise journeys and time to meet delivery deadlines.
• Communication: liaise clearly with colleagues and customers.

Skills

C+E entitlement

Driver CPC

Tacho card

Maps & GPS interpretation

Organisation & time management

Communication skills

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver

Join our team at Explore, a safety-focused specialist transport operation with typical earnings of approximately £54,000, paid breaks and ongoing CPC training. All drivers are allocated a dedicated state of the art Scania truck. A C+E licence, valid CPC and tacho card are essential for Monday-to-Friday tramping.

If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: HGV Driver, Class 1 Driver, LGV Class 1 Driver, C+E Driver, HGV C+E Driver, HGV 1 Driver, LGV C+E Driver, HGV Class 1 Tramper, Class 1 Tramper Driver, HGV Tramper Driver

SALARY: Approximately £54,000 per annum typical earnings + Benefits; £13.50 basic rate, rising to £14.00 after 18 months and £14.50 after 36 months; £14.50 night rate (6pm–6am)

LOCATION: Worksop, Nottinghamshire

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday tramping; typical earnings are based on a 50–55 hour working week with 2 additional weekend shifts every 3 weeks, plus driver allowances where applicable

JOB OVERVIEW

This is a strong opportunity to join a safety-led specialist transport operation serving varied industries. The HGV Class 1 Driver will support reliable, efficient haulage while working to high road-safety and load-security standards.

Working Monday to Friday on a tramping pattern, the HGV Class 1 Driver will use GPS and route information to meet delivery deadlines and communicate clearly with colleagues and customers.

With ongoing CPC training, upskilling and internal progression available, the HGV Class 1 Driver can continue developing within a team focused on safety, service and sustainability. The permanent appointment is subject to a successful probation period.

ABOUT US

Explore is a FORS Gold accredited, nationwide Transport and Rail business providing specialist services across the UK. With a fleet of 200+ vehicles and a team of 300+ people, Explore is driven by its core values of Safety, Service and Sustainability, with a strong focus on high standards, customer service and operational efficiency.

DUTIES

• Safe Vehicle Operation: Operate the vehicle in line with traffic laws, road regulations and road-safety standards

• Load Security: Load and unload securely and efficiently, applying appropriate securing techniques

• Route Navigation: Read and interpret maps and use GPS navigation systems effectively to support timely deliveries

• Delivery Planning: Organise journeys and time effectively to meet delivery deadlines

• Communication: Understand movement orders and liaise clearly with colleagues and customers

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Full UK driving licence with C+E entitlement

• Valid Driver CPC

• Valid tacho card

• Ability to read and interpret maps and use GPS navigation systems effectively

• Strong organisational and time-management skills

• Good communication skills and ability to understand movement orders

DESIRABLE

• Flatbed experience

• Construction logistics knowledge or experience

BENEFITS

• Paid breaks
• £10.00 daily meal allowance and £26.20 night-out allowance where applicable
• Full PPE provided
• Generous holiday allowance plus statutory bank holidays and service-related increases
• Ongoing training to maintain full CPC hours
• Ongoing training and upskilling
• Career development and opportunities for internal progression
• Service-related pay increases after 18 and 36 months

Please be advised we reserve the right to close the advert early.

This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of Explore

JOB REF: AWDO-P15180