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The Best Connection Group Limited; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 48,712,000 - 66,125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata

Weekly pay

Pension contribution

Online payslips

Personal accident insurance

Dedicated consultants 24/7 support

Job summary

The Best Connection Group Limited is seeking a Class 1 Tramper Driver to join a long-established family-run haulage firm near Morpeth. This role involves UK-wide tramping, typically Monday to Friday, on a modern fleet with Chipliner trailers and a focus on timely deliveries.

You will be paid £17.00 per hour with paid breaks, and weekend overtime is available to boost take-home pay, with benefits including weekly pay and dedicated support.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence.
• CPC and Digital Tachograph card required.
• New pass drivers considered; Class 1 experience preferred.
• Reliable and professional, able to stay away overnight.

Responsibilities

• Drive Class 1 tractors with Chipliner trailers across the UK.
• Operate on a Monday to Friday schedule with typical tramping.
• Ensure timely deliveries while maintaining vehicle care standards.
• Adopt a professional approach to overnight stays when required.

Skills

HGV Class 1 Licence

CPC Card

Digital Tachograph

Overnight Stays

New Pass Welcomed

Job description

The Best Connection (Newcastle) is currently seeking a professional and reliable

Class 1 Tramper Driver to join a long-established, family-run haulage firm based near Morpeth. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driver who enjoys life on the road and wants to work with a well-maintained, modern fleet (predominantly Mercedes-Benz) for a leader in specialised distribution.

The Role:

Tramping:

Operating across the UK as a

Class 1 Tramper, typically Monday to Friday.

Equipment:

Driving Class 1 vehicles with Chipliner trailers, primarily transporting high-volume wood products.

Operations:

Ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining high standards of vehicle care in a

Pay & Hours:

• £17.00 per hour (Basic rate).
• Paid Breaks included.
• Weekend Overtime available to boost your take-home pay.

Requirements:

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence.
• Up-to-date CPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• New pass drivers considered, although previous Class 1 experience is preferred.
• Reliable, professional, and comfortable with overnight stays in a

Benefits of working with The Best Connection:

• 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday).
• Weekly pay every Friday.
• Pension contribution.
• Online payslips for easy access.
• Personal accident insurance available.
• Dedicated consultants available 24/7 to support you.