C+E HGV Driver - Tramper

The Best Connection; Durham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift allowance £25

Pension contributions

Online payslips

Holiday accrual

Personal accident insurance

Induction & assessment

Job summary

The Best Connection is seeking C+E HGV tramper drivers for longer-distance nationwide assignments. Start date Sunday 24th October. This is a guaranteed 10-week assignment with the potential for a permanent position after completion.

Expect 10-hour shifts, routes that vary weekly, and schedules issued Thursdays for the coming week. 24/7 consultant support and opportunities for incentive earnings accompany the base pay of £18.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' HGV driving experience.
• Trampers beneficial but not essential.
• Good route planning and geographical awareness.

Responsibilities

• Undertake longer-distance journeys nationwide.
• Routes delivered via Amazon Relay app with weekly schedules.
• Typically fewer than five drops per run and varying routes.
• Maintain high standards of driving and customer service.

Skills

HGV driving

Route planning

Independence

Education

UK Cat C+E Licence

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Tools

Amazon Relay app

Job description

Job Title: C+E HGV Driver - Tramper

ONLY 2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Start Date: Sunday 24th October

Assignment: 10-week guaranteed assignment, with the opportunity for a permanent position to be offered upon completion.

Hours: Approximately 10-hour shifts, with varying start times and routes depending on operational requirements. 10 hours paid per shift.

Pay Rate: £18.00 per hour (10 hours paid).

Additional Allowance: £25.00 night allowance per night, where applicable.

Incentive Payments: Incentive payments available, with further details to be discussed with the agency.

Role Overview

The Best Connection is currently recruiting C+E HGV Tramper Drivers for longer-distance driving assignments.

Only 2 positions available - Starting Sunday 24th October!

The successful candidates will undertake longer-distance journeys nationwide, with additional incentives available for certain routes.

Drivers will generally complete fewer than five drops per run, with routes varying from week to week depending on operational requirements.

Routes will be communicated through the Amazon Relay app, with drivers generally receiving their schedules on the Thursday of the preceding week. Final run notifications may be issued approximately 15 hours before the shift.

A 24-hour driver support telephone line will be available.

This is a guaranteed 10-week assignment, with the potential for a permanent position to be offered.

Key Skills & Requirements

• Minimum 12 months' HGV driving experience.
• Previous tramper experience advantageous but not essential.
• Good geographical knowledge and route-planning awareness.
• Ability to work independently and manage longer-distance journeys.
• Flexible approach to working hours and varying routes.
• Good communication skills and a professional attitude.
• Comfortable using smartphone applications, particularly Amazon Relay.

The candidate

The ideal candidate will be reliable, professional and confident undertaking longer-distance HGV driving assignments.

You must be comfortable working independently, adapting to changing routes and maintaining high standards of driving and customer service.

Previous tramper experience is not essential, as a full induction and assessment will be provided before your first operational shift.

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Valid UK Category C+E (Class 1) driving licence.
• Valid Driver CPC qualification.
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• Minimum 12 months' driving experience.
• Willingness to download and use the Amazon Relay app.

Working Conditions

• Approximately 10-hour shifts.
• 10 hours paid per shift.
• Nationwide longer-distance journeys.
• Generally fewer than five drops per run.
• Routes may vary from week to week.
• Sunday operations between 02:00 and 23:00, including early and late starts.
• Route information generally provided on the Thursday before the working week.
• 24-hour driver support available.
• Day 1 induction followed by an assessment before the first operational shift.
• Additional route incentives may be available.
• Guaranteed 10-week assignment.
• Potential permanent position following the assignment.

Benefits of Working with The Best Connection

• Competitive pay rate of £18.00 per hour.
• 10 hours paid per shift.
• £25.00 night allowance per night, where applicable.
• Additional incentive opportunities.
• 24/7 support from our dedicated consultants.
• Pension contributions.
• Online payslips and holiday accrual.
• Personal accident insurance.
• Guaranteed 10-week assignment.
• Potential for permanent employment.
• Induction and assessment provided.

IMPORTANT: Only 2 vacancies available - early applications are encouraged!

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.