Class 1 Tramper Driver

Driver Hire Colchester & Sudbury; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Driver Hire Colchester & Sudbury is recruiting an experienced Class 1 HGV Driver for a role based in Skelmersdale. This temp-to-perm position covers UK-wide deliveries and may require nights out away from base.

The successful driver will hold a Class 1 LGV licence with valid CPC, have at least 1 year of LGV driving experience, and be 25 or over for insurance. A reliable, proactive attitude and good communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Class 1 LGV licence and valid CPC.
• 25+ years old for insurance purposes.
• UK work rights are essential.
• No more than 6 points on licence and no disqualifying codes.

Responsibilities

• Drive Class 1 LGV across the UK.
• Co-ordinate UK-wide deliveries and collections.
• Tramping and nights out may be required.
• Maintain professional customer-facing conduct and safety.

Skills

Professional attitude

Communication skills

Reliability

Proactive

Education

LGV licence (Class 1)

CPC qualification

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a reputable company for an experienced Class 1 HGV Driver to join their team. This is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity, offering the potential for the successful candidate to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period.

The role is based in Skelmersdale, with work covering UK-wide/GB deliveries. This is a tramping role, so drivers should be prepared to complete nights out away from base as and when required.

The Role

• Class 1 LGV driving across the UK
• UK-wide deliveries & collections
• Tramping and nights out required
• Professional customer-facing role
• Ensuring deliveries are completed safely and on time
• Good knowledge of the UK road network required

Requirements

• Class 1 (LGV) licence
• Valid CPC
• Minimum 1 year's LGV driving experience is advantageous. Less than 1 year's experience may be considered subject to a satisfactory driving assessment.
• Drivers must be aged 25 & over for insurance purposes
• No more than 6 points on licence and no DD, DR, DG, CD, AC, IN, BA or SE/TT codes
• Full right to work in the UK
• Less than 1 year's experience may be considered subject to a satisfactory driving assessment
• Professional attitude and good communication skills
• Reliable and proactive approach to work

Desirable: Manual Handling, Health & Safety and First Aid training.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Class 1 driver looking for full-time tramping work with a well-established transport operation.

Pay Rates: All advertised pay rates are inclusive of holiday pay accrual.

We also offer the option to accrue holiday entitlement, which can then be taken as paid time off.