HGV Driver

Job description

HGV Driver

Location: Swadlincote

Salary: £54,000 (Typical Earnings)

Closing Date: 27/11/2026 23:59

Introduction

Explore are a FORS Gold accredited specialist supplier of Transport 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.

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

Annual salary: Approximately £54,000 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: £13.50 basic rate (rising to £14.00 after 18 months and £14.50 after 36 months), £14.50 night rate (hours between 6pm and 6am)

What we offer

• Paid breaks
• £10.00 Meal allowance and £26.20 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

• Flatbed experience (preferred)
• 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 construction logistics knowledge /experience (preferred)
• Have good communication skills to quickly understand instructions including movement orders and liaise effectively with colleagues and customers

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence
• C+E Licence
• Valid CPC & tacho card

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

Reference 225742150