HGV Driver

Company: Explore Transport
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Location: Aveley
Job Description:

Introduction 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.The Vacancy We are currently recruiting for drivers to join our team on the following shift pattern – Monday to Friday.Annual salary: Approximately £56,000 a year (based on a 50-55 hour working week with 2 additional weekend shifts every 3 weeks, plus driver allowances where applicable)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)Location Bonus : £75 per weekWhat 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

  • Flatbed experience (preferred)
  • 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 construction logistics knowledge /experience (preferred)
  • 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

This is a permanent position, subject to a successful probation periodPlease be advised we reserve the right to close the advert early.The Company The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.Benefits MedicashCash back for your everyday medical needs, e.g. prescriptions, eye tests, glasses and dentist.Medicash ExtrasIn association with Medicash, you can benefit from savings on retail purchases.Auto-Enrolment PensionA scheme with generous employer contribution.Cycle 2 Work SchemeExplore Transport participates in the Cycle2Work Scheme through Halfords.Employee Life Cover(ELC) & Employee Accident Cover (EAC) Cover from the first day of your employment with the Company.Employee Assistance ProgrammeConfidential 24/7 Counselling and advise helpline….

Posted: April 26th, 2025