HGV Class 1

HGV Class 1 Tramping Driver

Head office - Faversham / Sittingbourne, Kent with UK wide travel

Permanent , Stable, Full-Time

Salary upto £55,000

Training available

Are you an experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Driver looking for a permanent tramping position with a well-established haulage business?

We're currently recruiting on behalf of an established Kent-based transport and haulage company who are looking to add reliable and experienced Class 1 Drivers to their growing team. If you're happy being out on the road, enjoy the freedom of tramping and want the opportunity to learn Walking Floor (if you don't already have the experience), this could be a great next move.

What's on offer for a HGV Class 1 Tramping Driver

• Overnight / Night Out Allowance
• Full-time, permanent position
• Regular UK-wide tramping
• Walking Floor training available
• Long-term opportunity with an established haulage operation

About the role of a HGV Class 1 Tramping Driver

You'll be carrying out UK-wide deliveries and collections, with regular overnight stays required. The client operates a varied commercial fleet covering Walking Floor, bulk tipping, low loader, general haulage, curtainsider and flatbed work, so there is plenty of scope to build your experience across different areas of transport.

Your day-to-day duties of a HGV Class 1 Tramping Driver will include:

• Safely operating a Class 1 vehicle and trailer
• Completing deliveries and collections across the UK
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks
• Ensuring loads are safely secured
• Completing delivery paperwork and documentation
• Following drivers' hours and tachograph regulations
• Maintaining a professional relationship with customers
• Reporting any vehicle defects promptly
• Keeping your vehicle clean and looked after

As a HGV Class 1 Tramping Driver you'll need:

• A valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence
• 2+ years' Class 1 driving experience
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Good knowledge of drivers' hours and tachograph regulations
• A reliable and professional attitude
• To be comfortable with tramping and overnight stays
• Walking Floor experience? Highly desirable - but NOT essential

Why apply?

This isn't a short-term agency assignment. We're recruiting for a permanent position directly with the client, offering regular work, competitive overtime rates and the opportunity to develop your experience with Walking Floor operations. The client has a broad range of transport capabilities and an established commercial workshop supporting its fleet, providing a stable working environment for experienced drivers

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