BRIT055 – HGV Class One Driver – Hercules Tramper – Sheerness

Brit European Group; Sheerness; Remote; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OTE £58,240/year

Night out allowance

Meal allowance (tax-free)

Overtime at enhanced rates

Company uniform

On-site facilities

Training and progression

Increased annual leave with service

Stable year-round work

Specialist transport work

Job summary

Brit European is recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our specialist heavy transport operation in Sheerness. You will transport commercial vehicles and plant machinery across the UK using the latest transporter equipment, with a permanent year-round role offering strong earnings potential. The package includes a realistic OTE of £58,240, Monday to Friday tramping, night out allowances, and enhanced overtime rates.

Qualifications

• Full HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence is required.
• Minimum 12 months Class 1 driving experience is expected.
• Driver CPC qualification is required.
• Digital Tachograph Card is required.
• Vehicle recovery or car transporter experience is preferred but not essential.
• No more than 6 penalty points; good physical fitness and safety-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Transport commercial vehicles and plant machinery nationwide.
• Load, secure and unload vehicles safely.
• Complete vehicle inspections and delivery paperwork.
• Ensure compliance with transport and safety regulations.
• Work safely at height when required.

Skills

HGV Class 1 Licence

Driving experience

Digital Tachograph Card

Driver CPC

Vehicle recovery experience

Physically fit

Job description

BRIT055 – HGV Class One Driver – Hercules Tramper – Sheerness

18th May 2026

£58,240 OTE | Monday to Friday Tramping | Specialist Transport Operation

Brit European is recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our specialist heavy transport operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for drivers with vehicle recovery or car transporter experience looking for a permanent position with strong earning potential, modern equipment and long-term job security.

If you’re looking to move away from general haulage and join a professional specialist transport operation, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Brit European?

• Realistic OTE of £58,240 per year
• Monday to Friday tramping
• Night Out and Meal Allowances (Tax free)
• Overtime available at enhanced rates
• Company uniform
• On-site facilities
• Ongoing training and development
• Upskilling and progression opportunities
• Increasing annual leave entitlement with service
• Stable, year-round work
• Variety of specialist transport work

The Role

As part of our specialist transport team, you will transport commercial vehicles and plant machinery throughout the UK using the latest generation transporter equipment.

This is a rewarding role that offers variety, responsibility and the opportunity to work within a highly skilled transport operation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Transporting commercial vehicles and plant machinery nationwide
• Loading, securing and unloading vehicles safely
• Completing vehicle inspections and delivery paperwork
• Ensuring full compliance with all transport and safety regulations
• Working safely at height when required

Please note this role operates specialist transporter vehicles fitted with transporter-sized cabs.

Shift Pattern

• Monday to Friday tramping
• Typical start times between 05:00 and 06:00
• Up to 4 nights out per week
• Permanent, year-round work

What We’re Looking For

• Full HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence
• Minimum 12 months Class 1 driving experience
• Valid Driver CPC Qualification
• Digital Tachograph Card
• Previous car transporter or vehicle recovery experience preferred but not essential
• No more than 6 penalty points
• No DD, DR or IN endorsements
• Good level of physical fitness
• Comfortable working at height
• Professional attitude and strong attention to safety

About Brit European

At Brit European, drivers are at the heart of everything we do.

We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with our drivers by providing stable work, quality equipment, ongoing support and opportunities to develop specialist skills within the transport industry.

This is more than just another driving role. It’s an opportunity to join a respected specialist transport operation and build a long-term career with a company that values its drivers.