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From £41,621 a year
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HGV Class 1 C + E – HET OPERATOR – SPONSORED RESERVIST (SR)

Salaries start from £41621

To enquire about this position please email enquiries@ftxlog.com or to discuss call 01980 667104

This is a FULL TIME POSITION. Salary can be over £41621 plus uplifts and bounty giving an OTE of circa £49.3k with further substantial uplifts for deployment on Major Exercises and Operational Tours.

We operate a fleet of 82 vehicles comprising a bespoke HGV designed to meet the requirements of an MoD contract to provide the Heavy Equipment Transport (HET) service. We currently have vacancies for HET Operators to undertake the peacetime movement of heavy armour, train as a military Army Reservist and complete home based commercial HGV driving activities.
Where you’ll work:
In peacetime, Operators are based from home (anywhere in mainland UK).
Peacetime HET driving is from UK bases in Bulford and Catterick, with a Germany base in Monchengladbach.
You will be affiliated to 19 Tank Transporter Squadron, a Regular sub-unit based in Bulford, on completion of all Military training and acceptance as a Sponsored Reservist (SR).
We are extremely passionate about the work we do. Our diverse team focuses on our contract requirement with the MoD and have the drive and energy needed to continue to deliver our success.
What you’ll do – Your time is divided between:
Driving tank transporters in peacetime. Your primary role is the movement of Heavy Armour on behalf of the Army. This will involve UK and some Germany travel.
As a Sponsored Reservist you will take part in Military Training and Exercises.
Commercial Driving home based. In peacetime, when not undertaking your primary HET driving role, you will be assigned to a driving Agency in your local area.
Operators can expect to be deployed on Operations in military uniform for which salary is uplifted by 50%.
The above is a summary of main duties only, other duties may be required to be fulfilled to meet the changing requirements of this role.
Skills & Qualifications required for the role:
We are looking for highly motivated team players who are seeking a fulfilling and challenging career.
Reliable HGV drivers who hold a C + E Licence. Commercial experience highly desirable.
You must not exceed 6 points on your licence
You will need to be medically and physically fit to meet the Army training requirements (click on the bold words for full details).
Willing to work away from home when required.
Previous Military experience desirable, but not essential. Serving Regulars or Reservists can transfer directly.
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate they can work as part of a wider team and be committed to delivering an effective service to the Company clients.
FTX recognises the positive value of inclusion and promotes equality. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. You must be eligible to join the British Armed Forces.

To enquire about this position, please email enquiries@ftxlog.com.

BECOME AN OWNER-DRIVER AND WORK FOR YOURSELF! AVERAGE EARNINGS: £70,000 – £80,000 PER YEAR. AVAILABLE ANYWHERE IN THE UK.

CONTRACT HAULAGE WORK AVAILABLE ALL YEAR ROUND FOR OWNER-DRIVERS AND FLEET OWNERS WITH RIGID OR ARTICULATED VEHICLES.

Use our free guide to apply for an operator’s licence: https://transportforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=97

We are looking for owner-drivers, fleet owners, and HGV drivers (Class 1 or 2) based anywhere in the UK and interested in taking the next step up and becoming owner-operators and transport company owners. To get started and apply for an Operator’s Licence, you need to have £8,000 which is a requirement of the UK and EU transport regulations (you won’t spend it). We can help you with the rest of the process.

BENEFITS OF BECOMING AN OWNER-OPERATOR:
– Higher earnings even with one vehicle (double in some cases for the same work)
– Be your own boss and grow your fleet
– If you are tired of driving, hire others to drive for you
– Build and sell your business later and retire

WE OFFER:
– Contract haulage work all year round for rigids and artics with your trailer or ours
– FREE assistance with your Operator’s Licence application (if you hire a TM)
– Insurance: HGV and PSV vehicles, cheapest on the market
– HGV parking and registered operating centres
– Transport manager (CPC holder) for your O-licence, no course or exam is necessary
– Trailers for hire or lease
– Financing to purchase your vehicles
– Compliance with regulations
– Unlimited consulting and office support while you are driving

HGV PARKING AVAILABLE ANYWHERE IN THE UK – FROM £50 PER WEEK.

TRANSPORT MANAGER (CPC HOLDER) AVAILABLE FOR YOUR HGV OR PSV (HAULAGE OR PASSENGER) O-LICENCE ANYWHERE IN THE UK – FROM £350 PER MONTH.

Join our Facebook groups with over 46,000 members: “Transport Managers CPC UK” and “Professional Truck Drivers UK” to network and ask questions.

Step-by-step guide to applying for an O-licence: https://transportforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=97

Call Dmitry Nade on 07833 684449 (phone and WhatsApp) or email admin@transportforum.com
8am-11pm, 7 days a week including weekends and holidays.

TRANSPORT MANAGERS WANTED – CPC HOLDER – PSV, HGV – ALL of UK – EXTERNAL PART-TIME

WE PROVIDE TRANSPORT MANAGER SERVICES ANYWHERE IN THE UK.

If you have a national or international CPC for HGV or PSV (road haulage or passenger) obtained in the UK or any EU country, earn additional income working part-time locally as an external transport manager. Use our full support and advice for operator licence applications and maintenance. We cover all of the UK, so if you are based in a different area from where this ad is posted, you can still apply.

TO APPLY, EMAIL YOUR CV OR JUST THE FOLLOWING 5 ANSWERS TO info@hirett.com
– Name
– Phone number
– City (not region) where you are based
– Is your CPC in road haulage (HGV) or passenger (PSV)?
– Is your CPC national or international?

GET £100 IF YOU REFER AN OPERATOR TO US: hirett.com/referrals

NEED A TRANSPORT MANAGER FOR YOUR O-LICENCE (ANYWHERE IN THE UK)?
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