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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 shift patterns - 4 On 4 Off.

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

  • Fully competent HGV driver with a minimum 2 years proven experience
  • 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 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
  • CPCS / ALLMI CARD / Slinger Signaller (Required)
  • WAH Certificate (preferred).


This is a permanent position, subject to a successful probation period

Please be advised we reserve the right to close the advert early.

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