HGV Driver (Tramper)

Freightliner Group Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High earnings potential

Overtime & weekend work

Bonus schemes

Weekly pay by BACS

Night out allowance

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Company uniform

Job summary

Freightliner Group Ltd in Southampton is seeking an experienced LGV Class 1 Driver (Tramper) to join our team. You will deliver containers to and from the Southampton depot across the UK, as a full-time, permanent role.

Ideal candidates will hold a current Class 1 driving licence (max 6 points) and a valid CPC, with container-transport experience; ADR licence is a plus. We offer a competitive pay, overtime and weekend work, life insurance and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Current Class 1 driving licence with max 6 points.
• Full CPC qualification (DQC card).
• Experience transporting containers.
• ADR licence preferred.
• Flexible with working hours.
• Good written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver containers to and from Southampton depot across the UK.
• Ensure safe handling and timely deliveries.
• Maintain vehicle standards and paperwork as required.

Skills

Class 1 Licence

CPC qualification

Container transport

ADR licence

Flexible hours

English language

Job description

Freightliner is a leading UK intermodal logistics provider, offering rail, road and terminal solutions that connect ports, inland terminals and customer destinations across the UK. Through innovation, safety and sustainability, Freightliner delivers reliable, efficient and lower-carbon supply chain solutions for its customers.

In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd. Pentalver’s strategically located off-dock facilities at Felixstowe, Southampton and London Gateway, along with our inland hub at Cannock, offer diverse container services such as road haulage, container storage, container maintenance repairs, refrigeration services and cargo handling. In addition to our terminal services, we sell new and used shipping and refrigerated containers, including bespoke modifications.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced LGV Class 1 Driver (Tramper) to join our team in Southampton. As a driver, you will be responsible for delivering containers to and from Southampton depot across the UK. This is a full-time, permanent position.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a current and valid Class 1 driving licence (max 6 points).
• Hold full CPC qualification (DQC card)
• Have experience of transporting containers
• Ideally hold ADR Licence
• Be flexible with working hours
• Have good comprehension of written and spoken English

In return you will receive:

• High earnings guarantee
• Overtime & weekend work available
• Additional various bonuses available
• Paid weekly by BACS
• Maximum tax free ‘night out’ allowance paid
• 20 days annual leave increasing up to 28 with the length of service plus Bank Holidays
• Life insurance
• Pension scheme
• Top spec, modern luxury vehicles
• Company uniform
• Regular training to increase personal skillset
• All training including DCPC uploads paid

You will work for a company that is leading the container industry with confidence, providing first class service and a great employee experience. Please be advised that successful appointments are subject to a satisfactory DBS check. Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential. We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles. In return we can offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a competitive pension scheme and a rewarding career in an award-winning team.

Freightliner is an established rail freight provider with businesses in the UK and Continental Europe. Offering customers a wide range of rail freight solutions to cater for the requirements of a diverse market sector, we provide a safe, reliable and cost effective rail freight partnership. At the core of all we do are our employees. Their hard work is fundamental to our success and we are equally committed to their growth and safety. Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential. We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles. In return we can offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a fantastic final-salary pension scheme and a rewarding career in an award-winning team.