HGV Tramper Class 1 Driver

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

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Overnight allowances

Additional holiday entitlement after长大

Job summary

Driver Hire Torbay is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 tramper driver based in South Devon. The role involves long-haul UK运输 with occasional trips into France, nights away, and a strong salary with overnight allowances.

You will drive Class 1 articulated vehicles with refrigerated trailers, work from transport plans, and perform vehicle checks and paperwork. This permanent, full-time position offers a guaranteed 48-hour week, 5–6 shifts, regular tramping, and holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• Requires valid HGV Class 1 C+E licence.
• Driver CPC qualification required.
• Digital Tachograph Card required.
• Penalties: no more than 6 points.
• Strong knowledge of UK geography and transport rules.

Responsibilities

• Drive Class 1 C+E articulated vehicles with refrigerated trailers across the UK.
• Complete deliveries/collections from distribution hubs to points of use.
• Travel into France occasionally.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and paperwork.
• Record trailer temperatures and maintain clean, safe vehicles.
• Follow EU Drivers Hours Regulations and company instructions.

Skills

Valid HGV Class 1 C+E licence

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Strong UK geographical knowledge

Good communication skills

No more than 6 penalty points

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

As an HGV Class 1 Tramper Driver, your duties will include:

• 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

You will need:

• 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