STGO Driver

TN United Kingdom; South Ockendon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is a leader in Transport and Plant Hire services. As a driver, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of equipment across various industries, including construction and rail. With over 50 years of expertise, this company offers a supportive environment with ongoing training and career development opportunities. Enjoy generous holiday allowances, meal allowances, and a commitment to safety and service excellence. If you have a passion for driving and want to grow your career, 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

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

Responsibilities

• Driving Category 2 Heavy Haulage vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Loading/unloading and securing plant equipment on construction sites.

Skills

HGV driving experience

GPS navigation

Organisational skills

Load securing techniques

Communication skills

Education

Full UK driving licence

NPORS, CSCS, Lorry Loader, IPAF

Job description

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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(s) - Monday to Friday, 4 on 4 off and Friday to Monday.

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

• 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
• 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.