HGV Class 1 Driver (Tramping)

Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver (Tramping)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Temporary

Location: Radley (Abingdon Oxfordshire)

Salary: £17.50 per hour

Overtime after 9 hours per day

Night Out allowance

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate an articulated lorry (HGV Class 1) to deliver and collect trackway/matting to and from various customer sites across the UK.
• Load, secure, and unload track mats using appropriate lifting or securing equipment, following all safety protocols.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and report any defects or maintenance issues in line with company procedures.
• Plan routes effectively to meet delivery schedules while complying with driving hours and rest period regulations.
• Liaise professionally with site managers and logistics teams to ensure accurate deliveries and collections.
• Maintain accurate delivery notes, manifests, and timesheets.
• Tramping required - ensuring proper rest, cleanliness, and security of vehicle and load.

Requirements / Skills

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence, Driver CPC, and digital tachograph card.
• Experience with trackway/matting delivery or similar heavy plant/construction materials (preferred).
• Strong understanding of load security and site safety requirements.
• Flexibility to work away from home during the week (tramping).