Explore Transport
HGV Driver
HGV Driver at Explore Transport, based in South Ockendon, East of England, paying £56,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £56,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site · Weekend work
- Location
- South Ockendon, East of England
- Closing date
- Sector
- HGV Driving
- Driver CPC
About 62% above the going rate for hgv driving
Reference 536966506261981194
About the role
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 £57,000 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: £14.50 basic rate (rising to £15.00 after 18 months and £15.50 after 36 months), £15.50 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
Please be advised we reserve the right to close the advert early.
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Reference: 536966506261981194 · Posted 10 hours ago · Closes 28 Nov 2026 · Listed via Explore Transport
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