Class 1 Driver

Job Title: Class 1 Driver - Tramper Location: Preston Pay Rate: £18.35 to £21.15 p/h  Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 4/5 nights out per week (£25 a night) Role: Temp to Perm (after 8 weeks) Experience: 12 months…

Pay rate £18.35 – £21.15/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 18 August 2026

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Job Title: Class 1 Driver - Tramper
Location: Preston
Pay Rate: £18.35 to £21.15 p/h 
Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 4/5 nights out per week (£25 a night)
Role: Temp to Perm (after 8 weeks)
Experience: 12 months Class 1 essential 

Fifth Wheel Recruitment are looking for Class 1 Drivers in Preston to work with our client, who provide a global recycling service. You will be driving Class 1 vehicle, completing tramping work. 
 
Employee Benefits:
Competitive Salary: £18.35 to £21.15 per hour
• £18.35 per hour (£16.37 basic + £1.98 holiday pay)
• £21.15 per hour overtime after 48 hours (£18.87 basic + £2.28 holiday pay)
Immediate Starts: Begin earning immediately
Weekly Pay: Payday every Friday
Additional Earning: £25 per night out
Excellent Facilities:

Comfortable break areas
Vending machines
Subsidised canteen
Free, secure car parkingCareer Growth: Excellent opportunities - Temp to Perm after 12 weeks
 
Roles & Responsibilities:

Driving and operating a Class 1 vehicle
Transporting scrap and recycled materials nationwide
Collecting and delivering scrap wasteAll applicants are expected to complete work to a high standard while following site safety procedures. 
 
About you:
You will have your Class 1 Driving Licence and at least 12 months experience driving commercially. You must also have your UK DCPC card and a valid Digi-tacho card. Our client may accept up to 6 points on your licence, but we can not accept DD, TT, DR, CD, IN endorsements. As a professional Driver, you will be up to date with the WTD regulations.

Previous experience working with scrap waste would be beneficial. 

You will be a UK resident and will be able to travel to and from the site for your shift. We are unable to assist with VISA applications and cannot assist with relocation.
 
Interested?
If you are looking for a new opportunity and you have 12 months exerience driving Class 1 commercially, why not click to apply today?

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