HGV Tramper Class 1 Driver

Driver Hire Torbay; Buckfastleigh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days' holiday incl. bank holidays

Overnight allowances

Long service holiday entitlement

Regular tramping work

Job summary

Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) is recruiting an experienced HGV Class 1 Tramper Driver for a permanent, full-time role based in South Devon. You will operate Class 1 articulated vehicles with refrigerated trailers, travelling across the UK with occasional trips into France and nights away.

This role requires a strong, independent driver who is comfortable with 48-hour weeks, nights away on a regular basis, and adhering to drivers' hours rules with accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• A valid HGV Class 1 C+E licence.
• A valid Driver CPC qualification.
• Digital Tachograph Card mandatory.
• No more than 6 penalties on licence.
• Strong knowledge of UK roads and regulations.
• Passport for travel to France if required.

Responsibilities

• Drive Class 1 articulated vehicles with refrigerated trailers across the UK.
• Carry out deliveries and collections in line with transport plans.
• Adhere to Drivers Hours Regulations and Working Time Directive.
• Report vehicle or trailer issues and perform daily defect checks.
• Assist with loading/unloading where needed and maintain paperwork.

Skills

HGV Class 1 C+E licence

Driver CPC qualification

Digital Tachograph Card

Good communication skills

Strong UK geographical knowledge

Previous Class 1 driving experience

Job description

Quick summary

• Pay: £49,489.44 per year, with additional overnight allowances and overtime opportunities
• Location: South Devon, travelling throughout the UK with occasional trips into France
• Hours: Guaranteed 48 hour contract, 5 to 6 shifts per week including weekends
• Job type: Permanent, full-time
• Nights away: Regular tramping, with an average of 3 nights away per week
• Licence needed: Valid HGV Class 1 C+E licence, Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Experience needed: Previous Class 1 driving experience preferred

Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) is recruiting an experienced HGV Class 1 Tramper Driver for a permanent, full-time role based in South Devon.

This role would suit a confident Class 1 Driver who enjoys life on the road, is comfortable working independently and is looking for a long-term driving job with regular tramping work, a strong salary and excellent benefits.

About the role

You will be driving Class 1 articulated vehicles with refrigerated trailers, transporting temperature-controlled goods between distribution hubs and collection points.

Most of the work will be across the UK, with occasional travel into France when required. You will be working from transport plans provided by the operations team, completing deliveries and collections safely, efficiently and on time.

This is a role for an experienced driver who is happy with nights away, confident with drivers' hours rules and comfortable taking responsibility for vehicle checks, paperwork and trailer temperature records.

Duties

• Driving Class 1 C+E articulated vehicles with refrigerated trailers
• Completing deliveries and collections across the UK
• Travelling into France occasionally when required
• Carrying out daily vehicle defect checks
• Reporting any vehicle or trailer issues
• Following transport plans and instructions from the operations team
• Working within EU Drivers Hours Regulations and Working Time Directive rules
• Completing delivery paperwork accurately
• Monitoring and recording trailer temperatures where required
• Keeping vehicles and trailers clean and presentable
• Assisting with loading and unloading using pallet trucks or other equipment when required
• Following company health and safety procedures

What we are looking for

• A valid HGV Class 1 C+E licence
• A valid Driver CPC qualification
• A Digital Tachograph Card
• No more than 6 penalty points
• A good understanding of drivers' hours and transport legislation
• Strong UK geographical knowledge
• Good communication skills
• Valid Passport for when travelling into France
• Previous Class 1 driving experience is preferred.
• A counterbalance forklift licence or powered forklift certificate would be useful, but this is not essential.

Pay and hours

• £49,489.44 per year
• Permanent full-time position
• Guaranteed 48 hour contract
• 5 to 6 shifts per week
• Regular tramping work
• Additional overnight allowances
• 33 days' holiday, including bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement after long service

Why apply through Driver Hire/dh Recruitment?

Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) works with transport, logistics and driving professionals across South Devon, North Devon and the surrounding areas.

We will talk you through the role, answer any questions and help make the application process as straightforward as possible.

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