HGV Driver

Explore; Worksop; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance

Night out allowance

PPE provided

Holiday allowance

Training

Career progression

Pay increases

Job summary

Explore are seeking experienced HGV drivers to join our team in Worksop on a Monday to Friday tramping pattern. This permanent role offers a competitive annual salary of around £54,000, based on a 50-55 hour week, with occasional weekend shifts and driver allowances.

We provide full PPE, meal and night out allowances, and ongoing training to maintain CPC hours. The successful candidates will hold a full UK driving licence and a C+E licence and will read maps and use GPS effectively to plan

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• C+E Licence required.
• Tramping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read maps and use GPS to plan deliveries.
• Deliver and collect goods on time while complying with safety rules.
• Load and unload cargo securely and efficiently.
• Ensure proper securing techniques are used for all loads.
• Adhere to traffic laws and civil regulations during operations.

Skills

GPS navigation

Map reading

Time management

Load/unload

Traffic laws compliance

Communication

Construction logistics knowledge

Education

Full UK driving licence

C+E Licence

Tools

GPS navigation systems

Job description

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

• £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

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

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