Hgv Driver

Explore Transport; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Daily meal & night out allowance

Full PPE provided

Generous holiday allowance

Ongoing CPC training

Full ongoing training/upskilling

Career development

Service-related pay increases

Job summary

Explore Transport Ltd advertises a permanent HGV driver role on behalf of East Suffolk Logistics. The successful candidate will join a team operating on a Monday–Friday pattern, handling loading/unloading and following movement orders to meet delivery deadlines.

Applicants should have a Full UK driving licence, CPC and tachograph card, plus at least two years of proven heavy haulage experience and comfort with European routes. Training and progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years proven HGV experience.
• Experience driving in Europe.
• Ability to read maps and use GPS effectively.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication with colleagues and customers.
• Full UK driving licence; CPC and tachograph card.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate HGV on Monday–Friday pattern.
• Load and unload securely and efficiently.
• Follow movement orders and route plans.
• Meet delivery deadlines and maintain logs.

Skills

2+ years HGV experience

Europe driving

GPS navigation

Map reading

Time management

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Tools

GPS navigation

Job description

Explore Transport Ltd are recruiting on behalf of East Suffolk Logistics

East Suffolk Logistics are specialists in providing innovative and cost-effective international transport solutions. Our international fleet consists of 25+ tractor units and a fleet of specialist trailers to meet your needs. Supported by our qualified team of haulage experts, East Suffolk Logistics is on hand to meet our customers’ transport requirements.

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

Crucial experience driving Category 2 Heavy Haulage vehicles. Loading/unloading and securing plant, working on construction site, following movement orders.

C+E Licence Required.

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

• Fully competent HGV driver with a minimum 2 years proven experience
• Previous experience driving in Europe
• 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
• NPORS, CSCS, Lorry Loader, IPAF (preferred).

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

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