HGV Shunter Driver (Days)

Location: Avonmouth
Salary: Competitive Rates Plus Benefits
Closing Date: 08/05/2025 23:59
Status: {Status}
Expiry Date: 08/05/2025 23:59

Explore Plant and Transport Solutions is one of the fastest growing haulage and plant hire businesses in the UK. This role will give you the chance to work with a FORS Gold accredited fleet on a series of projects up and down the UK across a variety of industries, with opportunities to further your career development by partaking in our in-house training programmes.

 

We are currently recruiting for drivers to join our team on the following shift pattern -  Monday to Friday (Days).

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
  • 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.

 

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.