HGV Class 1 Tramper Driver

Driver Hire Bolton & Wigan; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Driver Hire Bolton & Wigan is recruiting an experienced Class 1 LGV Driver to join our team in Skelmersdale. This is a temporary to permanent role with UK-wide deliveries and occasional nights out. You will operate in a professional, customer-facing capacity and ensure deliveries are completed safely and on time.

Applicants should hold a Class 1 (LGV) licence with a valid CPC, and have good knowledge of the UK road network. Nights out and travel across the country are a key part of the role.

Qualifications

• Class 1 (LGV) licence and CPC are required.
• Minimum 1 year's LGV driving experience advantageous; less may be considered after assessment.
• Aged 25+ for insurance purposes.

Responsibilities

• Class 1 LGV driving across the UK.
• UK-wide deliveries & collections.
• Tramping and nights out required.
• Professional customer-facing role.
• Ensuring deliveries are completed safely and on time.
• Good knowledge of the UK road network required.

Skills

Customer-facing

Reliable

Communication skills

Education

Class 1 LGV licence

Valid CPC

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a reputable company, for an experienced Class 1 LGV Driver to join their team. This is a temporary to permanent position.

The role is based in Skelmersdale, with work covering UK-wide/GB deliveries. This is a tramping role, so drivers should be prepared to complete nights out away from base as and when required.

The Role

• Class 1 LGV driving across the UK
• UK-wide deliveries & collections
• Tramping and nights out required
• Professional customer-facing role
• Ensuring deliveries are completed safely and on time
• Good knowledge of the UK road network required

Requirements

• Class 1 (LGV) licence
• Valid CPC
• Minimum 1 year's LGV driving experience is advantageous. Less than 1 year's experience may be considered subject to a satisfactory driving assessment.
• Drivers must be aged 25 & over for insurance purposes
• No more than 6 points on licence and noDD, DR, DG, CD, AC, IN, BA or SE/TT codes
• Full right to work in the UK
• Less than 1 year's experience may be considered subject to a satisfactory driving assessment
• Professional attitude and good communication skills
• Reliable and proactive approach to work

Desirable: Manual Handling, Health & Safety and First Aid training.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Class 1 driver looking for full-time tramping work with a well-established transport operation.

Pay Rates: All advertised pay rates are inclusive of holiday pay accrual.

We also offer the option to accrue holiday entitlement, which can then be taken as paid time off.