HGV Driver

Explore Plant and Transport Solutions is a FORS Gold accredited supplier offering Transport and Plant Hire services to various industries, including construction, rail, and aerospace. The company aims to lead the industry in safety, service, and efficiency, with over 50 years of logistics expertise and a modern fleet of equipment. They are currently hiring drivers for a Monday to Friday tramping shift, with an annual salary of approximately £54,000. The role offers various benefits, including paid breaks, generous holiday allowance, and ongoing training. Applicants must possess a full UK driving licence and valid CPC and tacho card.

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 tramping shift pattern – Monday to Friday.
Annual salary: Approximately £54,000 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)
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
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 period
Please be advised we reserve the right to close the advert early.
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.