Class 1 Tramper Driver - Dartford
Location: Cranes Farm Road, Basildon, Kent, London, UK, TN24 8PB
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £41,000 - £49,280 a year
Benefits:
- Annual leave
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- A competitive salary
- Consistent and regular work
- Performance & Safety Bonus
- Weekly Payroll
- Guaranteed work all year round
- 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays
- A modern, clean, and well‑maintained fleet
- Inclusive culture
- Parental leave (maternity/paternity)
- Workplace pension
- State‑of‑the‑art equipment with full safety technology
- Traction work only drop/swap trailers
- No loading or unloading involved
- Excellent on‑site facilities including secured on‑site parking
Full job description:
J.J Freight & Logistics Ltd Basildon is looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Tramper Drivers who want job satisfaction and a rewarding employer. As an HGV Tramper Driver, you’ll be driving modern, clean, and well-maintained vehicles. There is no loading or unloading required; you simply drive safely, ensure all compliance measures are met, and deliver and/or collect the trailers to/from the client.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as an ambassador for JFL Solutions in the timely and efficient collection of customers’ mail/parcels.
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and company requirements.
- Safely and securely collect and deliver customers’ goods in line with company/customer requirements.
- Accurately complete relevant paperwork as required in line with company procedures via our online app.
- Ensure that vehicles, consumables, and assets used are clean and secure.
- Complete and return tachograph charts in accordance with legislation.
- Act in a professional and courteous manner providing an excellent level of customer service.
- Drive company vehicles safely and properly in accordance with current legislation.
- Report any accident, breakdown, or emergency in line with divisional policy.
- Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulatory requirements.
- Comply with all Health, Safety, and Environment policies and other relevant regulations.
- Comply and act in accordance with the Driver’s handbook.
Skills and Attributes
- HGV, HGV Driver, Driver, Driving, CPC, Class C.
Additional Pay
- Loyalty bonus
- Performance & Safety Bonus
Additional Information
- Current and clean appropriate class of driving licence for the role (HGV/Class C/Class C+E).
- Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) with no current suspension or revocation.
- Good communication skills to quickly understand instructions and liaise effectively with colleagues and customers.
- Able to manage own work to meet deadlines whilst maintaining performance standards.
- A positive and proactive approach to work with clear customer focus.
- A team player with a positive “can‑do” attitude, hard‑working and willing to learn.
- No more than six penalty points (as well as no DD, DR or IN endorsements).
- Hold a Digital Tachograph/Smart Card.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Willing to undergo a Background Check (BGC) and Drug and Alcohol (D&A) test.
Come and be a part of a winning team, working amongst like‑minded people who want to make a difference.
Work Location: In person