Class 1 Tramping

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.…

Pay rate £18.15/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 25 August 2026

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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

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