Tramper Container Driver HGV Class 1

GET Staff; Southampton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Get Staff is seeking a HGV Class 1 container driver for a Southampton-based temporary role with immediate start. You'll operate Class 1 lorries for container transport, log trips on EPODs, and comply with WTD rules and port-site procedures.

Starting times range 4:00–6:00 am, with Monday to Friday shifts and occasional weekends. A DP World card, DCPC, Tachograph card, and clean licence (max 6 points) are required. Nights out pay £30ph when applicable.

Qualifications

• A valid HGV Class 1 (C&E) licence.
• Must have Valid DP World Card
• A valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC)
• A valid Digital Tachograph card
• Must be able to use electronic devices (EPODs/smartphones/instruction screens)
• No more than 6 penalty points on your driving licence
• A minimum of 1 years' experience driving HGV1 class vehicles with containers
• A good level of English (spoken, written, and understood)
• Strong working knowledge of the UK motorway network and Working Time Directive (WTD) regulations

Responsibilities

• Operate HGV Class 1 articulated lorries with automatic gearboxes, primarily for container transport
• Complete deliveries and collections efficiently
• Utilise smartphone or tablet devices to log collections, drops, and status updates in real-time
• Comply with all site-specific procedures, especially within port environments
• Observe all Working Time Directive (WTD) regulations, ensuring accurate logging of driving hours, breaks, and rest periods
• Follow health & safety protocols and adhere to both agency and client operational policies
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and report any defects in line with legal and company requirements
• Maintain a professional attitude and provide excellent service to clients and customers

Skills

HGV1 licence

DP World Card

DCPC

Digital Tachograph

EPODs

Penalty points ≤6

English language

Container experience

1 year experience

Job description

Tramper Container Driver HGV Class 1 (LGV1, Cat C+E) - Southampton

• Temporary contract
• Immediate start
• Southampton
• Pay Rate from £17.00ph-£25.00ph / £25-£30 for a night out
• Monday to Friday (Tramping) occasional weekends
• Weekly pay
• 14 Weeks/ Ongoing/ Ad-hoc
• Friendly, 24-hour support service
• Must have held your HGV1 licence for 1 year
• Must have Container experience (DP World Card essential)
• Start times vary at the beginning of their shifts between 4.00am-6.00am
• (NIGHT OUT BAG NEEDED)
• Monday to Friday (occasional come back weekend)

Company Overview

Get Staff is an independent recruitment agency based in the heart of Portsmouth, specialising in providing temporary and permanent staffing solutions to clients across the UK within the Driving, Mechanical & Electrical, and Engineering sectors.

Job Description

• Operate HGV Class 1 articulated lorries with automatic gearboxes, primarily for container transport
• Complete deliveries and collections efficiently
• Utilise smartphone or tablet devices to log collections, drops, and status updates in real-time
• Comply with all site-specific procedures, especially within port environments
• Observe all Working Time Directive (WTD) regulations, ensuring accurate logging of driving hours, breaks, and rest periods
• Follow health & safety protocols and adhere to both agency and client operational policies
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and report any defects in line with legal and company requirements
• Maintain a professional attitude and provide excellent service to clients and customers

Skills and Experience Required

• A valid HGV Class 1 (C&E) licence
• Must have Valid DP World Card
• A valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC)
• A valid Digital Tachograph card
• Must be able to use electronic devices (EPODs/smartphones/instruction screens)
• No more than 6 penalty points on your driving licence
• A minimum of 1 years' experience driving HGV1 class vehicles with containers
• A good level of English (spoken, written, and understood)
• Strong working knowledge of the UK motorway network and Working Time Directive (WTD) regulations