HGV Driver Burton upon Trent, England
Job description
Location: Burton on Trent
Tramping shifts available: Monday to Friday, Tuesday to Saturday, 4 On 4 Off or Sunday to Thursday
Annual salary: Approximately £53,000 a year (based on a 50-55 hour working week with 2 additional weekend shifts every 3 weeks)
Hourly Rate: £12.50 basic rate (rising to £13 after 18 months and £13.50 after 36 months)
For more information or an informal chat text HGV to 07766123101.
Introduction
We are growing our team of drivers and are looking for a highly motivated and qualified individuals to join our team as a Class 1 HGV Driver. Explore Plant and Transport Solutions is one of the fastest growing haulage and plant hire businesses in the UK, with experience in a range of industries such as construction, aerospace and rail on high-profile, large-scale projects such as HS2 and EWR. 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.
Benefits
Paid Breaks
Ongoing training to maintain full CPC hours
Full ongoing training and career development, with the opportunity for internal progression.
Compulsory HGV Medical can be reimbursed up to the amount of £130.
Full PPE
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
Pension
Cycle to Work Scheme
EAC – Accidental Cover & ELC – Life Cover
Employee Assistance Program
Referral Bonus
Some weekends/additional shifts may be required on occasions, and this will be paid at an enhanced rate.
Main responsibilities
Maintain industry leading standards of health and safety
Uphold legal compliance for road transport legislation
Supervise the loading of the vehicle so that products are safely loaded and secured to minimise chances of damage
Ensure that the load is correct against the customers’ orders
Ensure that on arrival the delivery is safe to make and respect customer’s property
Check goods off with customers and obtain signature and print.
Provide excellent customer service
Qualifications
Full UK Driving licence
Class 1 Licence
Current CPC
Driver Qualification Card
Skills/Knowledge
Be knowledgeable, have experience of and be comfortable with London driving
Would benefit from previous flat-bed experience and load security
A good level of understanding and comprehension of the English Language / Excellent communication skills
Able to work under pressure
If you want to grow with a rapidly expanding, industry leading company within the specialist plant and transport industry, then this could be the opportunity for you!
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.
