HGV Driver

Explore Transport Limited; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Meal allowance (£10) and night out (£/

Night out allowance

Full PPE provided

Generous holiday allowance

Ongoing CPC training

Career development and progression

Service-related pay increases at 18 &

Job summary

Explore Transport Limited is recruiting for a HGV Driver in Swadlincote. The role follows a Monday to Friday tramp pattern, with an emphasis on delivering loads safely and on time while complying with all road regulations.

Annual earnings are around £54,000, with 50–55 hour weeks and occasional weekend shifts. The company offers training to maintain CPC hours, full PPE, and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• C+E licence required for trailer work.
• Valid CPC and tachograph card needed for driving hours compliance.
• Flatbed experience is preferred.
• Ability to read maps and use GPS navigation to plan routes.

Responsibilities

• Drive on a tramp pattern Monday to Friday (Tramping).
• Deliver loads safely and on time while following road regulations.
• Secure loads properly and check vehicle before start.
• Communicate with colleagues and customers to coordinate movements.

Skills

Flatbed experience

Maps & GPS navigation

Organisational skills

Load security

Regulatory compliance

Communication with customers

Education

Full UK driving licence

C+E Licence

Valid CPC & tachograph card

Tools

GPS navigation systems

Job description

HGV Driver

Location: Swadlincote

Salary: £54,000 (Typical Earnings)

Closing Date: 27/11/#removed#:59

Introduction

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.

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

Annual salary: Approximately £54,000 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: £13.50 basic rate (rising to £14.00 after 18 months and £14.50 after 36 months), £14.50 night rate (hours between 6pm and 6am)

What we offer

• Paid breaks
• £10.00 Meal allowance and £26.20 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
• C+E Licence
• Valid CPC & tacho card

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