HGV Class 1 Tramper Driver

Strive Supply Chain Services Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Strive are recruiting for a Class 1 HGV Trampers driver based in Preston. You will transport customer goods nationwide, spend nights out in a dedicated unit, and ensure loading, safety checks and paperwork are completed to the office.

The role requires curtain-sider experience, an in-date CPC, a full UK C+E (Class 1) licence, and solid knowledge of the UK road network and tachograph rules. Monday to Friday pattern with nights guaranteed, aiming for safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Curtain sided trailer experience.
• In-date CPC
• 2+ years of HGV driving experience
• Full UK C+E (Class 1) licence
• Good understanding of UK Road Network and Health & Safety procedures

Responsibilities

• Safely transport customer goods from collection to delivery sites.
• Spend nights out in a dedicated HGV vehicle during the shift pattern.
• Perform loading checks, safety checks and complete customer paperwork.
• Maintain compliance with tachograph, driving hours and road safety rules.

Skills

Class 1 Licence

HGV Driving Experience

Curtain Sided Trailer

CPC (In-date)

UK road knowledge

Job description

Strive are a UK wide Supply Chain & Logistics management recruiter.

Please visit strive . co . uk for additional roles across Transport, HGV Driving, Logistics & Distribution.

CLASS 1 HGV TRAMPER DRIVER URGENT!

Location: Preston, PR2

Annual pay in the region of £59k all in.

Allocated your own modern / new unit, to full specification for your comfort and requirements.

Monday Friday shift pattern + all nights are guaranteed

Client Summary:

We are delighted to assist this long-established, family-owned, multi-sector transport company in their search for an additional Class 1 HGV Tramper driver. From 2 depots they offer a range of services including UK wide transport / haulage services, DVSA test facilities & Repair & Maintenance services.

Distribution services include General Haulage across the UK , High-Cube Curtain-Sider Trailer Transport ,24/7 Operational Coverage?, Planning teams supporting out-of-hours operations, Contract Transport & Dedicated Coverage & Full Load Distribution

Note all applications are being sent directly to the client to speed up the application process.

Summary:

The purpose of the role is to safely transport customer goods from collection to delivery sites, spending nights out in a dedicated HGV vehicle through the course of your shift pattern. Ensuring compliance and health and safety is conducted at all times. Requiring a professional and safety conscious attitude.

Ensure safe and efficient loading of your vehicle, carry out all necessary safety checks using an app and ensure customer paperwork is completed accurately and returned to the office.

Experience & knowledge needed:

• Curtain sided trailer experience
• In-date CPC
• 2 years+ (preferred) of HGV driving experience
• Full UK C+E (Class 1) licence
• Good understanding of UK Road Network and Health & Safety procedures
• Understand and comply to tachograph and driving hour regulations
• Knowledge of drivers hours, tachograph and WTD legislation
• Understanding of load security
• UK road law knowledge / highway code
• Clean licence preferred, no serious endorsements
• Prioritise and plan workloads in line with company KPI's
• Operate vehicles ensuring optimisation of revenue
• Ability to adapt in a changing environment

Working conditions

Driving based role, allocated own unit, vehicle must be kept clean and tidy.

Physical requirements

Opening of curtains on trailer, ability to climb on and off a trailer (no manual handling)

Key Performance Indicators

Customer Service

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