Class 1 Driver Tramper

Driver Hire Bedford and Huntingdon; Basildon; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Job summary

Driver Hire Bedford and Huntingdon is seeking experienced Class 1 drivers for regular container tramping from London Gateway, Felixstowe and Southampton. Basildon area role with early starts and late finishes.

Join a stable PAYE, full-time position offering strong weekly earnings and ongoing work. Candidates should hold a Class 1 licence, have HGV experience and be reliable and flexible.

Qualifications

• Class 1 (C+E) licence required.
• Previous HGV experience essential.
• Container experience preferred.
• Reliable and flexible candidate sought.
• Comfortable maximizing hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Operate Class 1 container trips from London Gateway, Felixstowe or Southampton.
• Maintain regular, consistent container haulage routes.
• Adapt to early starts and late finishes as required.

Skills

Class 1 licence (C+E)

HGV experience

Container experience

Reliable

Flexible hours

Job description

Job details

• Full Time
• Part Time
• Basildon
• Posted on 25 August 2026
• 49000-60000 USD / Year
• Job Ref: 121/00419
• Salary: £49,000.00 - £60,000.00 per year

• Salary: £49,000.00 - £60,000.00 per year

Driver Hire is the UK's largest specialist logistics recruiter, providing a wide range of drivers and non-driving staff to organisations throughout the UK.

With over 40 years of experience and a nationwide network of over 100 offices, we offer a full range of recruitment services - temporary and permanent positions, driving work and logistics jobs

We are looking for experienced Class 1 trampers to join our container operation.

Working predominantly from London Gateway, Felixstowe & Southampton - regular consistent work.

We are looking for reliable, flexible drivers who understand the nature of container haulage and are comfortable with the early starts and late finishes that come hand in hand with the job.

Pay

• Monday-Friday: approximately £950 gross per week
• Saturday or Sunday work available, increasing weekly earnings to approximately £1,170+ gross
• £49,000-£60,000+ annual earning potential.
• Full-time, permanent position
• Class 1 container tramping
• Regular, consistent work
• PAYE
• Company pension

Requirements

• Class 1 (C+E) licence
• Previous HGV experience essential
• Container experience preferred
• Reliable and flexible
• Comfortable maximising hours when required

If you're an experienced Class 1 driver looking for regular container work with strong weekly earnings, we'd like to hear from you.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Experience

• CONTAINER: 1 year (preferred)
• CLASS 1: 2 years (essential)

Licence/Certification

• Driver CPC (required)