HGV Driver

Totaljobs Group Ltd; Winsford; On-site; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled HGV drivers to join their dedicated team. This permanent role offers a competitive annual salary of approximately £54,000, based on a 50-55 hour work week, with opportunities for career development and internal progression. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of proven HGV driving experience and possess strong organizational skills to ensure timely deliveries. With a focus on safety and efficiency, this company provides ongoing training and generous perks, making it an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals looking to advance their careers in the transport sector.

Benefits

Daily meal & night out allowance

Full PPE provided

Generous holiday allowance

Ongoing training to maintain full CPC hours

Career development opportunities

Service-related pay increases

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a fully competent HGV driver.
• Ability to read maps and use GPS navigation systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles adhering to traffic laws and road safety standards.
• Load and unload securely while meeting delivery deadlines.

Skills

HGV driving

Flatbed experience

GPS navigation

Organizational skills

Time management

Load and unload securely

Traffic laws knowledge

Construction logistics knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

This job application is restricted to applicants in the UK only.

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 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:

• Fully competent HGV driver with a minimum 2 years proven experience
• 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.