Class 1 Driver Tramping

Job description

The Recruitment Crowd are currently recruiting on behalf of our well known and industry-leading client based in the Carlisle area. We are looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Tramper Drivers (CAT C+E) to join the team.
Shifts: Shifts run across Monday to Sunday (full time or part time available)
Hours : Afters/ Nights (Flexibility for start times required between 13:00pm - 21:30pm)
Pay Rate:
Midweek - £18.15 per hour rising to £19.15 after 12 weeks
Midweek overtime (after 8 hours) - £25.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks
Saturday - £23.52 per hour rising to £24.52 after 12 weeks
Saturday overtime (after 8 hours) - £25.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks
Sunday - £26.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks
Bank Holidays - £34.42 per hour rising to £35.42 after 12 weeks
Other Payments - £25 night out allowance / Mileage expenses dependent on travel
Location: Carlisle (CA6)
Job Type: Ongoing
The role:
Execute depot pull, filling the back of a trailer at the depot and transporting it to a hub.
Engage in customer work, taking the vehicle to a customer to collect a trailer, delivering it to a hub, and returning to the depot.
Assist with loading and unloading at customer sites and in the depot.
Perform drop and swap operations, sometimes using a tail lift, and occasionally doing trailer swaps requiring uncoupling the vehicle.
Collaborate with a team to ensure efficient operations and timely deliveries.
Travel to local sites for a one-off download of the tacho card prior to being put forward for the position.
Attend an on-site induction for the first shift.
Requirements:
Full UK driving licence with Class 1 entitlement (category C+E).
Have at least 6 months of proven experience driving the relevant vehicle.
Valid and in date DCPC and Digital Tachograph card.
No more than 6 points on licence (minor offences only).
Less than 12 infringement points in any one month and no infringement points for three consecutive months.
Flexibility to work shifts across Monday to Sunday with start times from 12 pm - 9 pm (all paid at night rate).
Ability to travel to local site for tacho card download prior to being put forward.
Full understanding of WTD legislation.
Excellent communication skills.
A safety-first mindset.
Benefits:
Flexible shift scheduling
Consistent trunking work - no manual handling
Weekly pay at highly competitive rates
Well-maintained, modern vehicles
Supportive operations team
For more information, please apply directly with a copy of your CV today and a member of our team will be in touch!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Carlisle

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

08-09-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English