Class 1 Tramping Drivers

h-g-recruitment; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Pension scheme

24/7 support from our team

Regular work available

Job summary

HG Recruitment is hiring HGV Class 1 Tramping Drivers for day and night shifts in Liverpool and Knowsley. The role involves general haulage, store deliveries, and overnight stays in cab. Competitive pay with holiday pay included, regular shifts and weekly wages are offered.

Shifts vary by day or night with start windows 04:30–07:00 or 17:00–20:30. Training is provided and 45–55 hours per week are typical, with 24/7 team support and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Full UK Category C+E driving licence is required.
• Valid Driver CPC qualification is required.
• Valid digital tachograph card is required.
• Previous Class 1 driving experience is required.
• Knowledge of drivers' hours and working time regulations is important.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Class 1 articulated vehicle with curtain-sided trailer.
• Attend customer sites for collections and deliveries.
• Open and close trailer curtains safely for loading/unloading.
• Complete vehicle safety checks and delivery paperwork.
• Maintain professional communication with customers.
• Follow drivers' hours and tachograph regulations.

Skills

Category C+E licence

Driver CPC

Tachograph card

Class 1 experience

Hours regulations knowledge

Job description

HGV Class 1 Tramping Drivers – Liverpool L34 9EU

Days or Nights | Overnight Stays in Cab | Immediate Starts

Looking for reliable HGV driving work in Knowsley, Liverpool?Join HG Recruitment and benefit from competitive pay, weekly wages and regular shifts with our established client.

We are recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Tramping Drivers for day and night operations. The role involves general haulage, store deliveries, collections and container transportation, with overnight stays in the vehicle cab as part of the tramping duties.

Pay Rates: Including holiday pay Days or Nights.

Class 1 Day Driver

Start window times available

• Day shifts are between 04:30–07:00
• Night shifts are between 17:00–20:30
• Nights out allowance payment £25 per night
• Rate 1: Days£19.05 per hour (Holiday pay inclusive)
• Rate 2: Nights: £20.17 per hour (Holiday pay inclusive)
• Rate 3: Saturdays: £21.29 per hour
• Rate 4: Sundays: £22.41 per hour

Estimated pay - £20.17 per hour would work out £1,109.35 gross pay per week or an annual salary of £57,686.20 (Rolled up pay).

The role:

• To safely and efficiently operate a Class 1 articulated vehicle fitted with a curtain-sided trailer and ridged vehicles, transporting a variety of general haulage goods between customers, suppliers, warehouses and distribution centres.
• Drive a Class 1 articulated vehicle and curtain-sided trailer safely and responsibly.
• Attend customer sites, factories, warehouses and distribution centres for collections and deliveries.
• Open and close trailer curtains safely to allow side loading and unloading.
• Work alongside forklift operators and warehouse personnel
• Complete vehicle safety and maintenance checks.
• Complete delivery paperwork.
• Communicate professionally with customers.
• Follow drivers' hours and tachograph regulations.

Night Shifts – Class 1 Tramping and General Haulage

• Safely operate a Class 1 articulated vehicle undertaking container transportation and general haulage duties.
• Transport shipping containers between ports, container terminals, depots, warehouses and customer premises.
• Carry out general haulage deliveries and collections using curtain-sided trailers.
• Overnight stays in the vehicle cab as part of the tramping operation.
• Ensure loads are checked and secured correctly.
• Complete transport documentation and delivery paperwork.
• Ensure deliveries and collections are completed within scheduled timeframes.
• Maintain a professional and flexible approach when working independently during night operations.

Job information

• Monday to Friday mainly
• Ad hoc Weekends shifts available
• Store delivers and collections 2-3 drops per shift
• Full training/induction provided as required
• 9 – 12 hour shifts
• 45 – 55 hours per week inclusive of breaks.
• Days or night shifts available
• Pension scheme
• Candidate portal
• Manned 24/7 availability

Requirements

• Full UK Category C+E driving licence.
• Valid Driver CPC qualification.
• Valid digital tachograph card.
• Previous Class 1 driving experience
• Knowledge of drivers' hours and working time regulations.
• Understanding of vehicle safety and load security.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Regular work available
• Competitive pay rates
• Pension scheme
• 24/7 support from our team

HG Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. Registration and work are subject to eligibility checks, including proof of the Right to Work in the UK.