HGV Class 1 Driver

Pure Staff Ltd; Highbridge; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct PAYE employment

Weekly pay

Rolled-Up Holiday Pay option

Job summary

Pure Staff Ltd’s Driving Team are recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Tramper Drivers to support a long-standing customer based in Highbridge. Immediate starts are available for reliable drivers seeking ongoing tramping work with a well-established UK transport business.

Role includes Monday to Friday tramping and nationwide general haulage with trunking and long-distance runs. Typical starts around 06:00, with 10-hour shifts, and ongoing assignments with long-term driver retention.

Qualifications

• Must hold UK Category C+E Licence.
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• Valid Driver CPC Card.
• Minimum 6 months HGV Class 1 driving experience (12 months preferred).
• No more than 6 penalty points.
• Willingness to tramp Monday to Friday.
• Professional, reliable and safety-conscious attitude.
• Good understanding of driver hours and tachograph regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform Monday to Friday tramping work across nationwide general haulage.
• Carry out trunking and long-distance deliveries while staying with the vehicle most of the week.
• Return home for weekends and maintain consistency on the contract.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Reliable

Willingness to tramp

Driver CPC knowledge

Job description

Pure Staff’s Driving Team are currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Tramper Drivers to support one of our long-standing customers based in Highbridge. Immediate starts are available for reliable HGV Class 1 Drivers looking for ongoing tramping work with one of the UK’s most established transport and logistics businesses.

Our customer is a long-established family-owned transport company with over 50 years' experience delivering nationwide haulage and logistics solutions. Operating a modern fleet of more than 500 vehicles from a network of depots across the UK, they provide reliable general haulage, distribution and specialist transport services to customers across a wide range of industries. Their commitment to safety, investment in modern equipment and long-term driver relationships has made them one of the UK’s most respected logistics operators.

Drivers will undertake Monday to Friday tramping work, completing nationwide general haulage deliveries using modern articulated vehicles. This role offers a mixture of trunking and long-distance deliveries, with drivers remaining with the vehicle throughout the working week before returning home for weekends. Typical start times are around 06:00. Usually 10 hours shifts. This is ongoing work, and the client typically keeps the same drivers on the contract, making it an excellent opportunity for dependable tramper drivers seeking long-term stability.

Rates for an HGV Class 1 Tramper Driver:

Monday to Friday (Days) = £17.00ph (+ holiday accrued) or £19.05ph (with holiday pay rolled up)

Saturdays (rare) = £20ph (+holiday accrued) or £22.97 (with holiday pay rolled up)

Night out allowance = £25 per night

Why Drivers Choose Pure Staff

We believe drivers deserve honest PAYE employment without confusing pay arrangements. Unlike some agencies, you'll always know exactly who employs you, who pays you and exactly what you're earning. With Pure Staff you'll benefit from:

• Direct PAYE employment with Pure Staff. No umbrella companies and no outsourced payroll companies.
• No payroll processing fees, no administration charges and no hidden deductions.
• Accurate and reliable weekly pay every Thursday night / Friday morning.
• Paid by our experienced in-house payroll team.

No gimmicks. No confusing pay. Just straightforward PAYE employment with simple payslips. Plus Optional Rolled-Up Holiday Pay:

• Have holiday pay accrued and paid when you take annual leave, or
• Receive Rolled-Up Holiday Pay as part of your weekly wages.

If you choose Rolled-Up Holiday Pay, the holiday element will be clearly identified on every payslip.

Regardless of which option you choose, you remain legally entitled to take your annual leave, and Pure Staff expects all drivers to take their statutory holiday entitlement. We closely monitor Driver Hours and Working Time Regulations to help keep our drivers safe and compliant.

To be successful in this HGV Class 1 Tramper Driver role in Highbridge, you will need:

• UK Category C+E Licence
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Valid Driver CPC Card
• Minimum 6 months' HGV Class 1 driving experience (12 months preferred)
• No more than 6 penalty points
• Willingness to tramp Monday to Friday
• A professional, reliable and safety-conscious attitude
• Good understanding of driver hours, tachograph regulations and vehicle safety checks

This is a temporary ongoing vacancy with regular work available. The client values consistency and reliability and typically retains the same drivers on this contract, making it an excellent long-term opportunity for professional tramper drivers.