HGV Class 1 Tramper Driver

Tradebe Management Limited; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company in the UK is seeking HGV drivers to safely transport waste, complete necessary documentation, and conduct compliance checks on vehicles. Candidates must have a valid HGV C+E licence and CPC cards, with experience in waste handling preferred. Benefits include a salary of £33,186.87, pension contributions, and access to a variety of discounts and allowances. Join a team committed to sustainable practices and equal opportunities.

Benefits

Salary £33,186.87 plus overnight allowance and quarterly bonus

6% contributory pension

Access to benefits platform for discounts and cash-back

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Correct licence for HGV C+E.
• Valid CPC and Digital tachograph cards.
• Understanding of EU Driver & Working time laws.
• ADR qualification (training can be provided).
• Experience in handling waste (healthcare & hazardous waste desirable).
• Use of handheld devices such as a PDA.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport customers' waste following legal requirements.
• Complete paperwork accurately at the end of each shift.
• Conduct vehicle checks to ensure compliance and safety.
• Drive in accordance with Road Traffic Law and regulations.
• Report vehicle defects to the line manager.
• Follow site rules at customer locations.
• Wear required PPE at all times.
• Complete transport documentation correctly.
• Undertake overnights and changeovers across the UK.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Safely and professionally transport customers' waste in accordance with company and legal requirements.
• Complete all work‑related paperwork fully and accurately, handing it in at the end of each shift.
• Carry out thorough vehicle checks before and after shifts to ensure compliance and safety.
• Drive in line with Road Traffic Law, the Highway Code, and ADR regulations at all times.
• Report any vehicle defects promptly to your line manager or shift supervisor.
• Adhere to all site rules, including those at customer locations.
• Wear all required PPE at all times.
• Correctly complete consignment notes and other transport documentation.
• Undertake overnights and changeovers across the UK as part of the tramper role.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Correct licence for the type of vehicle required to drive HGV C+E.
• Valid CPC and Digital tachograph cards.
• Understanding of EU Driver & Working time laws.
• ADR qualification (training can be provided).
• Experience in handling waste (healthcare & hazardous waste desirable).
• Use of handheld devices such as a PDA.

Benefits

• Salary £33,186.87 plus overnight allowance and quarterly bonus.
• 6% contributory pension.
• Access to benefits platform for discounts and cash‑back on shopping purchases, gyms and leisure activities, cycle‑to‑work scheme and a dedicated wellbeing centre.

About Tradebe

Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses committed to creating a more sustainable planet and making significant contributions to human wellbeing. We are leaders focused on recycling, energy recovery and circular economy, managing all different environmental liabilities in a sustainable way.

Tradebe is committed to ensuring selection processes are based on merit and skills, free of any bias based on age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or nationality. We believe in equal opportunities and work for it.

We expect from you to be accountable, drive results, embrace change, and maintain high levels of collaboration. Happy to tramp.