Class 1 Driver

Pure Staff Driving; Bath; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct PAYE employment

Weekly pay

Rolled-Up Holiday Pay

Job summary

Pure Staff's Driving Team in Highbridge seeks experienced HGV Class 1 Tramper Drivers for ongoing nationwide haulage work with a long-standing customer. Monday to Friday tramping, usually 06:00 starts, 10-hour shifts, staying with the vehicle during the week and returning home at weekends.

Rates: Monday-Friday days £17.00ph (£19.05ph with holiday pay rolled up); Saturdays occasionally £20-£22.97; night out £25 per night. Roles emphasize direct PAYE, weekly pay, and clear pay arrangements.

Qualifications

• UK Category C+E Licence and Driver CPC required.
• Minimum 6 months HGV Class 1 driving experience (12 months preferred).
• No more than 6 penalty points and willingness to tramp Monday to Friday.
• Professional, safety‑conscious attitude and understanding of tachograph rules.

Responsibilities

• Undertake nationwide general haulage deliveries using modern tractors.
• Tramping work Monday to Friday with weekly home weekends.
• Maintain vehicle safety checks and comply with driver hours regulations.

Skills

HGV driving

Tramping

Reliability

Safety-conscious

Education

UK Category C+E Licence

Driver CPC Card

Tools

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Pure Staff's Driving Team are currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Tramper Drivers to support one of our long-standing customers based in Highbridge. Immediate starts are available for reliable HGV Class 1 Drivers looking for ongoing tramping work with one of the UK's most established transport and logistics businesses.

Our customer is a long-established family-owned transport company with over 50 year's experience delivering nationwide haulage and logistics solutions. Operating a modern fleet of more than 500 vehicles from a network of depots across the UK, they provide reliable general haulage, distribution and specialist transport services to customers across a wide range of industries. Their commitment to safety, investment in modern equipment and long-term driver relationships has made them one of the UK's most respected logistics operators.

Drivers will undertake Monday to Friday tramping work, completing nationwide general haulage deliveries using modern articulated vehicles. This role offers a mixture of trunking and long-distance deliveries, with drivers remaining with the vehicle throughout the working week before returning home for weekends. Typical start times are around 06:00. Usually 10 hours shifts. This is ongoing work, and the client typically keeps the same drivers on the contract, making it an excellent opportunity for dependable tramper drivers seeking long-term stability.

Rates for an HGV Class 1 Tramper Driver:

Monday to Friday (Days) = £17.00ph (+ holiday accrued) or £19.05ph (with holiday pay rolled up)

Saturdays (rare) = £20ph (+holiday accrued) or £22.97 (with holiday pay rolled up)

Night out allowance = £25 per night

Why Drivers Choose Pure Staff

We believe drivers deserve honest PAYE employment without confusing pay arrangements. Unlike some agencies, you'll always know exactly who employs you, who pays you and exactly what you're earning. With Pure Staff you'll benefit from:

• Direct PAYE employment with Pure Staff. No umbrella companies and no outsourced payroll companies.


• No payroll processing fees, no administration charges and no hidden deductions.


• Accurate and reliable weekly pay every Thursday night / Friday morning.


• Paid by our experienced in-house payroll team.

No gimmicks. No confusing pay. Just straightforward PAYE employment with simple payslips. Plus Optional Rolled-Up Holiday Pay:

• Have holiday pay accrued and paid when you take annual leave, or


• Receive Rolled-Up Holiday Pay as part of your weekly wages.

If you choose Rolled-Up Holiday Pay, the holiday element will be clearly identified on every payslip.

Regardless of which option you choose, you remain legally entitled to take your annual leave, and Pure Staff expects all drivers to take their statutory holiday entitlement. We closely monitor Driver Hours and Working Time Regulations to help keep our drivers safe and compliant.

To be successful in this HGV Class 1 Tramper Driver role in Highbridge, you will need:

• UK Category C+E Licence


• Valid Digital Tachograph Card


• Valid Driver CPC Card


• Minimum 6 months' HGV Class 1 driving experience (12 months preferred)


• No more than 6 penalty points


• Willingness to tramp Monday to Friday


• A professional, reliable and safety-conscious attitude


• Good understanding of driver hours, tachograph regulations and vehicle safety checks

If you're an experienced HGV Class 1 Tramper Driver looking for regular work in Highbridge within the general haulage and logistics industry, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a temporary ongoing vacancy with regular work available. The client values consistency and reliability and typically retains the same drivers on this contract, making it an excellent long-term opportunity for professional tramper drivers.