HGV Driver

Explore Transport; South Ockendon; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport service provider in South Ockendon is seeking HGV Drivers to join their team. Duties include driving safely and meeting delivery deadlines. Candidates must possess a Full UK driving licence and a valid CPC & tacho card. Competitive annual earnings of approximately £56,000 with a variety of benefits including paid breaks and ongoing training. This is a permanent role subject to a probation period.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Daily meal & night out allowance

Full PPE provided

Generous holiday allowance

Ongoing training

Career development

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate HGV safely.
• Adhere to delivery deadlines and road regulations.

Skills

Flatbed experience

GPS navigation skills

Organisational skills

Load and unload securely

Traffic laws adherence

Construction logistics knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Full UK driving licence

Valid CPC & tacho card

Job description

HGV Driver

Explore Transport
South Ockendon, RM15 6RL
£56,000 (Typical Earnings)
Permanent
NEW

Explore are a FORS Gold accredited specialist supplier of Transport 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.

The Vacancy

We are currently recruiting for drivers to join our team on the following shift pattern - Monday to Friday, Tuesday to Saturday or Sunday to Thursday.

• Annual salary: Approximately £56,000 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: £14.50 basic rate (rising to £15.00 after 18 months and £15.50 after 36 months), £15.50 night rate (hours between 6pm and 6am)
• 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

• 12 month previous flatbed experience required
• 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.