HGV Driver

Explore Transport; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Explore Transport is seeking dedicated drivers for a permanent position with an annual salary of approximately £54,000. The role involves operating vehicles under all traffic laws, ensuring timely deliveries while providing a safe and efficient service. Successful candidates will receive comprehensive training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Daily meal & night out allowance

Full PPE provided

Generous holiday allowance

Ongoing training for CPC hours

Career development opportunities

Service-related pay increases at 18 & 36 months

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Flatbed driving experience preferred.
• Knowledge of construction logistics is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Drive according to the established tramping shift pattern.
• Adhere to all traffic laws and safety standards.
• Load and unload equipment securely and efficiently.

Skills

Flatbed experience

Ability to read and interpret maps

Strong organisational and time management skills

Load and unload securely and efficiently

Adhere to traffic laws and safety standards

Construction logistics knowledge

Good communication skills

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

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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.

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

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

What we offer

• 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

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

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