Hgv Class 1 (C+E) Tramping Driver

QS Recruitment Ltd; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No handball

Planned trunking work

Nights away from home

Job summary

QS Recruitment Ltd is seeking HGV Class 1 (C+E) Tramping Drivers for a major trunking operation. This role focuses on scheduled runs between depots and distribution centres, with nights away from home and no handball involved.

You will safely couple/uncouple trailers, perform safety checks, complete paperwork, and communicate with the transport team. The position offers steady planned work with a driving-focused remit.

Qualifications

• Must hold HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence.
• Experience with tramping and nights away from home.
• No handball is required for this role.
• Ability to plan in advance and follow scheduled trunking routes.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled trunking runs between depots and distribution centres.
• Safely couple and uncouple trailers.
• Carry out vehicle and trailer safety checks and report defects.
• Complete relevant paperwork and comply with drivers’ hours regulations.
• Communicate effectively with the transport team.
• Undertake tramping duties, including nights away from home.

Skills

HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence

Trailer movements

Nights away from home

Planned trunking

Job description

HGV Class 1 (C+E) Tramping Driver – No Handball! Looking for a driving role with no handball and planned work? Join a dedicated trunking operation for one of the world’s leading retailers! We are recruiting HGV Class 1 (C+E) tramping drivers to carry out scheduled trunking runs between designated depots and distribution centres. This role focuses on trailer movements, with the majority of the working week planned in advance (POA).

Key Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled trunking runs between depots and distribution centres.
• Safely couple and uncouple trailers.
• Carry out vehicle and trailer safety checks and report defects.
• Complete relevant paperwork and comply with drivers’ hours regulations.
• Communicate effectively with the transport team.
• Undertake tramping duties, including nights away from home.

The Role Offers

• No handball or manual handling of goods.
• No multi-drop deliveries.
• Planned trunking work for a major retailer.
• A role focused on driving and trailer movements.