Stgo Driver

Explore Transport Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Meal allowance

Full PPE provided

Generous holiday allowance

Ongoing CPC hours training

Ongoing training/upskilling

Career progression

Job summary

Explore Transport Limited is recruiting drivers for a permanent, full-time role on a Monday–Friday pattern. The position requires crucial experience with Category 2 Heavy Haulage, loading/unloading and securing plant, and working on construction sites in accordance with movement orders.

Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence, CPC and tachograph card. NPORS, CSCS, Lorry Loader or IPAF are preferred. Ongoing training and career progression are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years proven HGV driving experience.
• Ability to read maps and use GPS navigation.
• Strong organisational skills to meet delivery deadlines.
• Load and unload securely with proper securing techniques.
• Adhere to traffic laws and road safety standards.
• Good communication to understand instructions and liaise with colleagues/customers.

Responsibilities

• Drive Category 2 Heavy Haulage vehicles.
• Load/unload plant and secure on site.
• Follow movement orders and site rules.

Skills

HGV driving

Read maps & GPS

Time management

Load/unload securely

Road safety

Effective communication

Education

UK driving licence

CPC & tachograph

NPORS/CSCS/IPAF preferred

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 shift pattern - Monday to Friday.

Crucial experience driving Category 2 Heavy Haulage vehicles. Loading/unloading and securing plant, working on construction site, following movement orders.

C+E Licence Required.

What we offer

• Paid breaks
• 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
• 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 good communication skills to quickly understand instructions including movement orders and liaise effectively with colleagues and customers.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence
• Valid CPC & tacho card
• NPORS, CSCS, Lorry Loader, IPAF (preferred).

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

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

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