HGV Class 1 Tramper Driver

Job Title: HGV Class 1 Tramper Driver
Location: Cannock
Salary: £14.00 £15.00 per hour
Hours: 60-70 per week
Employment Type: Permanent

About the Role:

Our client is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Tramper Driver to join their dynamic team. As a trusted logistics provider, they prioritize safe and timely delivery, offering industry-leading solutions for their customers' supply chain needs. This role is essential in ensuring that high standards of customer service and operational excellence are maintained.

About You:

The ideal candidate is reliable, hardworking, and able to follow instructions easily. They should be committed to delivering high-quality service and be comfortable working independently without micromanagement. We're looking for a driver with a positive attitude, who is polite and professional when interacting with customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely transporting goods across designated routes, ensuring the security and integrity of products in transit.
• Completing all necessary paperwork and following assigned delivery schedules and routes accurately.
• Conducting daily checks and logging any vehicle defects, reporting issues to management promptly.
• Adhering strictly to drivers hours, tachograph regulations, and company policies.
• Wearing the correct PPE at all times and maintaining the cleanliness and order of the vehicle.
• Offering professional and courteous service to all customers, addressing queries where needed.
• Coordinating with managers and team members to report any delivery or route issues.
• Conducting pre-trip inspections to ensure the vehicle is roadworthy and compliant with company standards.
• Assisting with the loading and unloading of cargo when required.
• Acting as an ambassador for the company, always ensuring customer satisfaction.

Requirements:

• HGV Class 1 License (essential).
• Driver CPC Card (essential).
• At least 1 year of experience driving HGV Class 1 vehicles.
• Good understanding of drivers hours laws and tachograph regulations.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Must be willing to tramp Monday to Friday.
• Curtain Sider experience (preferred).
• 2 years' Class 1 experience preferred but not essential.
• Stable work history without frequent job changes.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pension Scheme contribution.
• Referral bonus available after passing probation.
• 28 days of annual leave, including Bank Holidays, with potential for additional days.
• The company supports employee well-being and offers incentives for performance, including the opportunity for a bonus for bringing in another driver.