HGV Driver

Explore Transport Limited; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in haulage and plant hire is seeking dedicated drivers for a full-time, permanent role. This position offers a competitive hourly rate with opportunities for career development through ongoing training programs. You'll have the chance to work with a top-tier fleet on diverse projects across the UK, ensuring safety and efficiency on the road. With a guaranteed 50 hours per week and various perks including meal allowances and additional holiday, this role is perfect for those looking to advance their driving career while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

£5 Daily Meal Allowance

Ongoing training to maintain full CPC hours

Career development opportunities

Compulsory HGV Medical reimbursement

Full PPE provided

Paid night out shift payment

Referral Bonus

Extra 5 days holiday after 5 years

Qualifications

• Must possess a Full UK Driving licence and Class 1 Licence.
• Current CPC and Driver Qualification Card required.

Responsibilities

• Drive a FORS Gold accredited fleet across various UK projects.
• Ensure load security and comply with driving regulations.

Skills

Experience driving in and around London

Flat-bed experience and load security

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Full UK Driving licence

Class 1 Licence

Current CPC

Driver Qualification Card

Job description

Monday to Friday(This role is predominately day work with occasional nights out whenrequired)

Hourly Rate:£12.85basic rate (rising to £13.35 after 18 months and £13.85after 36 months), £13.85night rate (hours between 6pm and 6am)

Introduction

Explore Plant and Transport Solutions is one of the fastest growing haulage and plant hire businesses in the UK. This role will give you the chance to work with a FORS Gold accredited fleet on a series of projects up and down the UK across a variety of industries, with opportunities to further your career development by partaking in our in-house training programmes.

What we offer:

• £5 Daily Meal Allowance
• Ongoing training to maintain full CPC hours
• Full ongoing training / Upskilling
• Career development, with the opportunity for internal progression
• Compulsory HGV Medical can be reimbursed up to the amount of £130
• Full PPE provided
• Involved runs across the UK and any nights out will be paid the night out shift payment
• This is a permanent position, with 50 hours per week guaranteed.
• Referral Bonus
• Extra 5 days holiday after 5 years

Some weekends/additional shifts may be required on occasion, and these will be paid at an enhanced rate.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving licence
• Class 1 Licence
• Current CPC
• Driver Qualification Card

Skills/Knowledge

• Experience driving in and around London (Desirable)
• Previous flat-bed experience and load security (Desirable)
• A good level of understanding and comprehension of the English Language / Excellent communication skills
• Able to work under pressure

This is a full-time, permanent position subject to a successful probationary period.

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