truck driver

truck driver Burton upon Trent, England

Explore Plant and Transport Solutions
Full Time Burton upon Trent, England 26000 - 12.04 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

Class 1 HGV Driver

Burton Upon Trent, England

Tramping shifts available: 4 on 4 off

Hourly rate: £12.50 basic rate (rising to £13 after 18 months and £13.50 after 36 months), £26.20 Night out allowance + Paid breaks

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, rail and supply chain logistics. This job role will give you the chance to work on a series of high-profile 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.

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


Experience


  • Be able to work in an unsupervised environment

  • Flexible approach

  • Have a responsible attitude


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


In return, we offer a range of benefits including:


  • Competitive salary

  • Loyalty bonus scheme with an increase in rate at 18 months and 36 months of service

  • In-house DCPC services

  • Ongoing, fully-funded training and development courses/programmes

  • Full PPE

  • Company medical scheme

  • Pension scheme


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.

truck driver
Explore Plant and Transport Solutions

https://www.exploretransport.co.uk
Worksop, United Kingdom
David Cox
Unknown / Non-Applicable
201 to 500 Employees
Company - Public
Shipping & Trucking
2015
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