HGV Driver

Explore Transport; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A transport solutions company in Cambridgeshire is seeking experienced drivers to join their team. The role offers a salary of approximately GBP56,000 annually, with various shift patterns including Monday to Friday and 4 on 4 off. Candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and have valid CPC & tacho card. The position includes paid breaks, meal allowances, generous holiday, and ongoing training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Daily meal & night out allowance

Full PPE provided

Generous holiday allowance

Career development opportunities

Service-related pay increases

Qualifications

• Must possess a full UK driving licence.
• CPC and tacho card are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Drive vehicles adhering to all traffic laws.
• Load and unload securely and efficiently.
• Utilize GPS for navigation and delivery.
• Communicate effectively with team members and customers.

Skills

Flatbed experience

Map reading and GPS navigation

Organisational skills

Load securing techniques

Traffic law adherence

Construction logistics knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Full UK driving licence

Valid CPC & tacho card

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.

The Vacancy

We are currently recruiting for drivers to join our team on the following shift patterns - Monday to Friday and 4 on 4 off.

Annual salary: Approximately GBP56,000 a year (based on a 50-55 hour working week with 2 additional weekend shifts every 3 weeks, plus driver allowances where applicable)

Hourly Rate: GBP14.50 basic rate (rising to GBP15.00 after 18 months and GBP15.50 after 36 months), GBP15.50 night rate (hours between 6pm and 6am)

What we offer

Paid breaks
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

Flatbed experience (preferred)
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 construction logistics knowledge /experience (preferred)
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

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

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

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.