HGV Driver

Location: Avonmouth
Salary: Competitive Rates Plus Benefits
Closing Date: 30/06/2025 23:59
Status: {Status}
Expiry Date: 30/06/2025 23:59

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 (This role is predominately day work with occasional nights out when required)

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 week

 

What we offer:

  • Paid Breaks
  • £5 Daily Meal Allowance
  • Ongoing training to maintain full CPC hours
  • Full ongoing training / Upskilling
  • Career development, with the opportunity for internal progression
  • Compulsory HGV Medical can be reimbursed up to the amount of £130
  • Full PPE provided
  • Involved runs across the UK and any nights out will be paid the night out shift payment
  • This is a permanent position, with 50 hours per week guaranteed.
  • 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Referral Bonus
  • Extra 5 days holiday after 5 years

 

Some weekends/additional shifts may be required on occasion, and these will be paid at an enhanced rate.

 

Qualifications

  • Full UK Driving licence
  • Class 1 Licence
  • Current CPC
  • Driver Qualification Card

 

Skills/Knowledge

  • Experience driving in and around London (Desirable)
  • Previous flat-bed experience and load security (Desirable)
  • A good level of understanding and comprehension of the English Language / Excellent communication skills
  • Able to work under pressure

 

This is a full-time, permanent position subject to a successful probationary 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.

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