HGV Class 1 Tramper Driver

Blue Arrow; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Pre-booked shifts

Supportive team

Attractive pay rates

Job summary

Blue Arrow is hiring for HGV Class 1 Night Tramper Drivers. The role involves drop and swap collections with nationwide destinations, servicing depots across the country, and no multi-drop work. Shifts run 24-7 with pre-booked rosters and family-friendly hours.

The position offers modern fleet operations with telematics and route planning tech to optimise routes. Night work includes night-out allowance and progressive pay after milestones.

Qualifications

• Full UK Class C+E Licence.
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Minimum 12 months HGV Class 1 experience.
• Tachograph data available for last 6 months.
• Maximum 6 points; no DR/DG/CD/DD/BA on licence.

Responsibilities

• Delivery type: drop and swap collections.
• Destinations: nationwide coverage.
• Workload: servicing depots across the country.
• No multi-drop required.

Skills

HGV Licence

CPC Card

Tachograph Card

No. of points limit

1 year experience

Tools

Telematics

Route Planning

Job description

Job Title: HGV Class 1 Night Tramper Driver

Contract Type: Pre-booked, ongoing

Positions Available: 5

Location: Carlise, CA6

Pay Rates

• Monday - Thursday: £19.15ph and £27.25ph OT after 8 hours
• Friday: £19.15ph until midnight, £24.52ph after and £27.25ph OT after 8 hours
• Saturday: £24.52ph until midnight, £27.25ph after and £27.25ph OT after 8 hours
• Sunday: £27.25ph until midnight, £19.15ph after and £27.25ph OT after 8 hours
• Night out allowance: £28.87 per night

45 minute break deducted daily and rates increase after 12 weeks service

Shift Patterns

• Shifts: Operation runs 24-7 Monday to Sunday - Rota TBC
• Average Shift Length: 12 hours
• Start times: 14:00 onwards

Job Role

• Delivery Type: Drop and swap collections
• Destinations: Nationwide
• Workload: Servicing depots across country
• No multi-drop

Vehicle & Equipment Info

• Modern fleet
• Telematics and route planning tech used

Requirements

• Full UK Class C+E Licence
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Minimum 12 months' HGV Class 1 experience
• Data available on your tachograph card displaying work over last 6 months
• We cannot accept more than 6 points or DR/DG/CD/DD/BA on a licence.

Benefits & Perks

• Onsite parking
• Pre-booked shifts for work-life balance
• Supportive team and structured environment
• Attractive pay rates

Why This Role is Family-Friendly

• Predictable hours and local depot
• Pre-booked rota allows for family planning

What Other Drivers Say

• "Supportive team, great trucks, and long-term opportunities"
• Many drivers stay long-term due to career growth and stability

This Role Would Suit People Who Have Previously Worked With

• Fedex
• Royal Mail Group

We welcome applications from all backgrounds

THE LOCATION OF THIS WORK IS CARLISLE HOWEVER THIS CONTRACT IS RAN BY THE NEWCASTLE BRANCH SO PLEASE CONTACT US REGARDING YOUR APPLICATION/ WITH ANY QUESTIONS, 0191 230 1050

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.