HGV Class 1 Driver (AWDO-P15180) in Worksop)

AWD online; Worksop; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Meal allowance £10 daily

Night-out allowance £26.20

Full PPE provided

Generous holiday allowance

Ongoing training & progression

Job summary

Explore is seeking an HGV Class 1 Driver based in Worksop, Nottinghamshire. The role offers typical earnings of £54,000 per annum with paid breaks and CPC training. You will operate a state-of-the-art Scania truck, holding a C+E licence, valid CPC and a tacho card, for Monday-to-Friday tramping.

The position includes a 50–55 hour week with occasional weekend shifts and driver allowances where applicable. Ongoing CPC training and internal progression are available within a safety-focused

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 effectively.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to understand movement orders.

Responsibilities

• Safe Vehicle Operation: Operate the vehicle in line with traffic laws 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.

Skills

C+E entitlement

Driver CPC

Tacho card

Map reading & GPS

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.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

JOB REF: AWDO-P15180

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

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