STGO Driver

Explore Transport Limited; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled drivers to join their team. This permanent position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on safety and efficiency. With over 50 years of expertise in construction logistics, the company provides ongoing training and generous holiday allowances. Ideal candidates will possess a full UK driving licence and have a minimum of two years' experience driving HGV vehicles. Join a forward-thinking company that values career development and internal progression opportunities.

Benefits

Daily meal allowance

Night out allowance

Full PPE provided

Generous holiday allowance

Ongoing training

Career development opportunities

Service-related pay increases

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Drive Category 2 Heavy Haulage vehicles on construction sites.
• Load/unload and secure plant equipment efficiently.

Skills

HGV driving experience

GPS navigation

Organisational skills

Load securing techniques

Traffic laws adherence

Communication skills

Education

Full UK driving licence

NPORS certification

CSCS certification

Lorry Loader certification

IPAF certification

Job description

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) -4 on 4 off.

Crucial experience driving Category2 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.