HGV Class 1 Tramper Driver

Driver Hire Torbay; Buckfastleigh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Profit sharing

Discount scheme

Workwear allowance

Apprenticeships

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Career progression

Job summary

Driver Hire Torbay is recruiting an experienced HGV Class 1 Tramper Driver for a permanent, full‑time role based in South Devon. You will drive Class 1 articulated vehicles with refrigerated trailers, delivering across the UK with occasional trips into France.

This role requires nights away and adherence to drivers' hours rules, with responsibility for vehicle checks, paperwork and trailer temperature records.

Qualifications

• A valid HGV Class 1 C+E licence + Driver CPC.
• Digital Tachograph Card.
• No more than 6 penalty points.
• Strong understanding of drivers' hours and transport legislation.

Responsibilities

• Drive Class 1 C+E articulated vehicles with refrigerated trailers.
• Deliveries and collections UK-wide; occasional France travel.
• Carry out daily vehicle defect checks and maintain records.
• Follow transport plans from operations; comply with EU drivers hours regulations.
• Complete delivery paperwork accurately and monitor trailer temperatures.
• Keep vehicles clean and presentable; assist with loading/unloading when required.
• Follow health and safety procedures.

Skills

HGV Class 1 C+E

Driver CPC

Tachograph Card

Penalty points 6

Drivers Hours rules

UK geography

Communication skills

Flexible & professional

Independent while tramping

Passport for France travel

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Quick summary

Pay: £49,489.44 per year, with additional overnight allowances and overtime opportunities

Location: South Devon, travelling throughout the UK with occasional trips into France

Hours: Guaranteed 48 hour contract, 5 to 6 shifts per week including weekends

Job type: Permanent, full-time

Nights away: Regular tramping, with an average of 3 nights away per week

Licence needed: Valid HGV Class 1 C+E licence, Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card

Experience needed: Previous Class 1 driving experience preferred

Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) is recruiting an experienced HGV Class 1 Tramper Driver for a permanent, full-time role based in South Devon.

This role would suit a confident Class 1 Driver who enjoys life on the road, is comfortable working independently and is looking for a long‑term driving job with regular tramping work, a strong salary and excellent benefits.

About the role

You will be driving Class 1 articulated vehicles with refrigerated trailers, transporting temperature‑controlled goods between distribution hubs and collection points.

Most of the work will be across the UK, with occasional travel into France when required. You will be working from transport plans provided by the operations team, completing deliveries and collections safely, efficiently and on time.

This is a role for an experienced driver who is happy with nights away, confident with drivers' hours rules and comfortable taking responsibility for vehicle checks, paperwork and trailer temperature records.

Duties

• Driving Class 1 C+E articulated vehicles with refrigerated trailers
• Completing deliveries and collections across the UK
• Travelling into France occasionally when required
• Carrying out daily vehicle defect checks
• Reporting any vehicle or trailer issuesFollowing transport plans and instructions from the operations team
• Working within EU Drivers Hours Regulations and Working Time Directive rules
• Completing delivery paperwork accurately
• Monitoring and recording trailer temperatures where required
• Keeping vehicles and trailers clean and presentable
• Assisting with loading and unloading using pallet trucks or other equipment when required
• Following company health and safety procedures

What we are looking for

You will need:

• A valid HGV Class 1 C+E licence
• A valid Driver CPC qualification
• A Digital Tachograph Card
• No more than 6 penalty points
• A good understanding of drivers' hours and transport legislation
• Strong UK geographical knowledge
• Good communication skills
• A flexible and professional approach to work
• Confidence working independently while tramping
• Valid Passport for when travelling into France

Previous Class 1 driving experience is preferred.

A counterbalance forklift licence or powered forklift certificate would be useful, but this is not essential.

Pay and hours

• £49,489.44 per year
• Permanent full-time position
• Guaranteed 48 hour contract
• 5 to 6 shifts per week
• Regular tramping work
• Average of 3 nights away per week
• Additional overnight allowances
• Overtime opportunities available
• 33 days' holiday, including bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement after long service
• Pension scheme
• Profit share scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Branded workwear allowance
• Training and career progression opportunities
• Fully funded apprenticeship opportunities
• Life assurance cover
• Employee wellbeing support services
• Recommend a friend scheme

Why apply through Driver Hire/dh Recruitment?

Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) works with transport, logistics and driving professionals across South Devon, North Devon and the surrounding areas.

We will talk you through the role, answer any questions and help make the application process as straightforward as possible.

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