HGV Shunter Driver

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly growing haulage and plant hire business in the UK, where you'll have the opportunity to drive a FORS Gold accredited fleet. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive hourly rate with service-related pay increases and generous holiday allowances. You'll benefit from ongoing training and career development opportunities while working in a dynamic environment. If you're looking for a role that values your skills and offers internal progression, this is the perfect opportunity 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

• Valid UK driving and Class 1 licences required.
• Current CPC and Driver Qualification Card essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive a FORS Gold accredited fleet across various UK projects.
• Participate in ongoing training and career development.

Skills

Driving in and around London

Flat-bed experience

Load security

English language comprehension

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Full UK Driving licence

Class 1 Licence

Current CPC

Driver Qualification Card

Job description

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Explore Plant and Transport Solutions is one of the fastest growing haulage and plant hire businesses in the UK. This role will give you the chance to work with a FORS Gold accredited fleet on a series of projects up and down the UK across a variety of industries, with opportunities to further your career development by partaking in our in-house training programmes.

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

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.

Some weekends/additional shifts may be required on occasion, and these will be paid at an enhanced rate.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving licence
• Class 1 Licence
• Current CPC
• Driver Qualification Card

Skills/Knowledge

• Experience driving in and around London (Desirable)
• Previous flat-bed experience and load security (Desirable)
• A good level of understanding and comprehension of the English Language / Excellent communication skills
• Able to work under pressure

This is a full-time, permanent position subject to a successful probationary period.

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