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HGV Class 1 Driver; C+E Tramper Driver
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Buckfastleigh
About the role
You will be driving Class 1 articulated vehicles with refrigerated trailers, transporting temperature-controlled goods between distribution hubs and collection points. Most of the work will be across the UK, with occasional travel into France when required. You will be working from transport plans provided by the operations team, completing deliveries and collections safely, efficiently and on time.
This role is for an experienced driver who is comfortable with nights away, confident with drivers’ hours rules and able to take responsibility for vehicle checks, paperwork and trailer temperature records.
Duties- Driving Class 1 C+E articulated vehicles with refrigerated trailers
- Completing deliveries and collections across the UK
- Travelling into France occasionally when required
- Carrying out daily vehicle defect checks
- Reporting any vehicle or trailer issues
- Following transport plans and instructions from the operations team
- Working within EU Drivers Hours Regulations and Working Time Directive rules
- Monitoring and recording trailer temperatures where required
- Keeping vehicles and trailers clean and presentable
- Assisting with loading and unloading using pallet trucks or other equipment when required
- Following company health and safety procedures
- Valid HGV Class 1 C+E licence
- Digital Tachograph Card
- No more than 6 penalty points
- Good understanding of drivers’ hours and transport legislation
- Strong UK geographical knowledge
- Flexible and professional approach to work
- Confidence working independently while tramping
- Previous Class 1 driving experience preferred
- Counterbalance forklift licence or powered forklift certificate useful but not essential
- £49,489.44 per year
- Permanent full‑time position
- Guaranteed 48 hour contract
- 5 to 6 shifts per week
- Average of 3 nights away per week
- Overtime opportunities available
- Branded workwear allowance
- Training and career progression opportunities
- Fully funded apprenticeship opportunities
- Life assurance cover
- Refer a friend scheme
To apply, contact Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) on or apply through Indeed.
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