HGV Driver

Explore Transport Limited; Worksop; On-site; GBP 1,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is a leader in transport solutions! This permanent position offers an exciting opportunity for drivers to be part of a dynamic team. With a competitive salary and generous allowances, you will benefit from ongoing training and career development. The role involves operating flatbed vehicles, ensuring safe and efficient loading and unloading, and adhering to all traffic regulations. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for internal progression and service-related pay increases. If you're passionate about driving and logistics, this role is perfect for you!

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

• Experience with flatbed vehicles preferred.
• Strong organisational and time management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload vehicles securely and efficiently.
• Adhere to traffic laws and road safety standards.

Skills

Flatbed experience

GPS navigation

Organisational skills

Load and unload securely

Traffic laws knowledge

Construction logistics knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

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:£12.85basic rate (rising to £13.35 after 18 months and £13.85after 36 months), £13.85night 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.