HGV Class 1 Tramper

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Leighton Buzzard
Salary: £44,000 per year
Nights Out: As and when required

Chiltern Transport & Warehousing Limited is looking for an experienced HGV Class 1 Tramper Driver to join our established Tramper Fleet.

You will be based at our Leighton Buzzard site and will mainly cover the Midlands, Greater Manchester and Yorkshire areas.

We are a long-established, fair and supportive company with a modern fleet and an ongoing vehicle replacement programme. Our top-of-the-range tractor units are replaced every two years, and a brand-new MAN truck will be arriving in August.

Many of our employees join us and remain with the company long term. We value every member of staff as an ambassador for the business and work together with a positive “can do, will do” attitude.

The Role

This is a full-time tramper driving role, with nights out required as and when needed to meet the operational requirements of the business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Collecting and delivering freight on behalf of Chiltern Transport & Warehousing Limited
• Completing all required paperwork accurately
• Keeping accurate mileage, tachograph, timesheet, receipt, defect and daily debrief records
• Securing loads correctly and ensuring goods are transported without damage
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks
• Reporting vehicle defects promptly to your line manager
• Carrying out basic vehicle maintenance, including refuelling and changing bulbs
• Taking vehicles for inspections or repairs when required
• Keeping your assigned vehicle clean and presentable inside and out
• Operating all equipment safely and correctly
• Communicating professionally and courteously with customers and colleagues
• Following all company policies and procedures, including health and safety, hygiene and product integrity requirements
• Working safely in varying traffic, weather and operational conditions

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will be:

• An experienced HGV Class 1 driver
• Reliable, professional and safety-conscious
• Flexible and prepared to complete nights out as required
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Organised and able to complete paperwork accurately
• Committed to providing a high standard of customer service
• Willing to maintain the cleanliness and condition of their assigned vehicle

Applicants must hold a valid HGV Class 1 licence, Driver CPC qualification and digital tachograph card.

What We Offer

• £44,000 annual salary
• Full-time, permanent employment
• Modern, well-maintained vehicles
• A brand-new MAN truck arriving in August
• Supportive management and team environment
• Long-term career stability with an established company
• A fair and professional workplace where employees are valued

Apply today to join the Chiltern Transport & Warehousing Limited team.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: £44,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Driving a Goods Vehicle: 1 year (preferred)
• driving: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driver CPC (preferred)

Work Location: In person