HGV Class 1 Driver - Tramper (Walking Floor)

Owens Group; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

28 days annual leave

Pension salary sacrifice

Help at Hand employee support

Life assurance

Free uniform & PPE

CPC courses

Job summary

Owens Group in Newport is looking for a dependable HGV Class 1 Driver to operate walking floor trailers on a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional tramping. You will benefit from guaranteed weekly pay and paid breaks, with additional earnings potential from overtime and weekend shifts.

Candidates must hold a valid HGV C+E licence, a Driver Qualification Card, and a Digital Tachograph Card, and be committed to safe, compliant driving across nationwide routes in the UK.

Qualifications

• HGV C+E licence valid
• Driver Qualification Card (DQC) valid
• Digital Tachograph Card valid

Responsibilities

• Operate walking floor trailers as HGV Class 1
• Transport goods nationwide ensuring on-time delivery
• Comply with tachograph and HGV regulations and safety standards

Skills

HGV C+E Licence

Driver Qualification Card

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Who We Are

Join Owens Group, one of the UK's leading family-owned Transport, Warehousing & Distribution companies with over 50 years' experience, 1,000+ staff, and a modern fleet serving customers nationwide.

Role: HGV Class 1 Driver - WALKING FLOOR
Shifts: Monday-Friday - TRAMPING
Pay: Competitive weekly guaranteed earnings

Please note: All job offers are subject to a non-positive drug and alcohol test result

What You'll Earn

• £160 per shift (up to 11 paid hours)
• All breaks paid
• Guaranteed 55 paid hours per week £800/week
• Overtime: £17.50/hr after 55 hours
• Weekend bonus: £20 per Saturday/Sunday start
• Extra shift bonus: £20 per additional shift over and above contracted shifts
• Nights Out: £25.00
• Example Weekly Earnings

5 x Day Shifts = £750

If you pick up a weekend shift: £980+

Why Drive With Us?

• Guaranteed minimum weekly pay
• 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Pension salary sacrifice scheme - tax-efficient contributions
• Help at Hand employee support scheme - 24/7 access to confidential advice, wellbeing support & counselling
• Life assurance (Death in Service) - financial peace of mind for your family
• Free company uniform & PPE
• Weekly pay - paid every week, on time
• Heavily discounted CPC courses provided

Experience & Qualifications

• Valid HGV C+E Licence
• Valid Driver Qualification Card
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card

Details

Location: Newport

Type: Permanent