STGO Driver

Explore Transport Limited; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Meal allowance and night out allowance

PPE provided

Holiday allowance and public holidays

CPC training and upskilling

Career development and progression

Service-related pay increases at 18 &

Job summary

Explore Transport Limited is seeking a skilled STGO Driver to operate Category 2 Heavy Haulage vehicles in Swadlincote. You will load/unload plant equipment and follow movement orders on construction sites, ensuring compliance with CPC and tachograph requirements.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, CPC & tachograph card, and at least 2 years of proven HGV driving experience. Training and progression opportunities are available within a FORS Gold accredited company.

Qualifications

• Fully competent HGV driver with a minimum 2 years proven experience.
• Ability to read 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive Category 2 Heavy Haulage vehicles on construction sites.
• Load, unload and securely secure plant equipment.
• Follow movement orders and routes.
• Maintain safety and compliance on site.

Skills

HGV driving

GPS navigation

Time management

Load securing

Road safety compliance

Communication

Education

Full UK driving licence

CPC & tachograph card

NPORS/CSCS/IPAF (preferred)

Tools

GPS devices

Job description

STGO Driver

Location: Swadlincote

Salary: £58,000 (Typical Earnings)

Closing Date: 27/11/#removed#:59

Introduction

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