HGV Class 1 Drivers

HGV Class 1 Tramping Driver
£16ph First 50 Hours | £18ph Overtime | Night Out Allowance
Faversham / Sittingbourne, Kent | Permanent | Full-Time

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?

£16.00 per hour for the first 50 hours
£18.00 per hour for overtime
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
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 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
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
If you've already driven Walking Floor trailers, that's a big advantage, however, if you have 2+ years' Class 1 experience but haven't driven Walking Floor before, don't let that put you off. Full training can be provided for the right candidate.

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed