Flatbed Class 1 Driver – Timber Tramping, Nights Out

QS Recruitment Ltd; Spalding; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Night out pay

28 days annual leave pro-rata

Job summary

QS Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Class 1 HGV Driver for a tramping role based out of Spalding. You will operate a flatbed truck, transport timber goods, and secure loads with ratchet straps while upholding safety standards.

Hours start at 06:00 with 10-hour shifts; nights out apply. Basic rate £17 per hour with overtime at 1.5x and nights out at £25 per night. Closing date 12/11/2026; UK applicants only.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 (C+E) licence.
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph.
• Previous flatbed experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Operating a Class 1 flatbed vehicle.
• Transporting timber goods to various locations.
• Securing loads using ratchet straps.
• Completing vehicle checks and maintaining safety standards.
• Ensuring deliveries are completed on time.

Skills

Class 1 licence

Flatbed driving

Load securing

Safety-conscious

Timber transport

Education

CPC qualification

Digital Tachograph

Class 1 (C+E) licence

Tools

Ratchet straps

Digital Tachograph

Job description

QS Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Class 1 HGV Driver for a tramping role based out of Spalding. You will operate a flatbed truck, transport timber goods, and secure loads with ratchet straps while upholding safety standards.

Hours start at 06:00 with 10-hour shifts; nights out apply. Basic rate £17 per hour with overtime at 1.5x and nights out at £25 per night. Closing date 12/11/2026; UK applicants only.