HGV Class 1 Tramping Driver
| Posting date: | 11 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £38,610.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | + overtime paid at time and a half |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 June 2025 |
| Location: | Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3NG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Manpower UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BBBH411698_1749661514 |
Summary
Job Title: HGV Class 1 Tramping Driver
Location: Oxfordshire (UK-wide travel required)
Salary: From £16.50 per hour (45 hours per week) + overtime paid at time and a half
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Job Purpose
Due to continued expansion, my client is actively seeking HGV Class 1 Tramping drivers to join our operations team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for safely transporting mats and plant across various routes. This role requires strong commitment to safety, excellent driving skills, and the ability to handle flatbed deliveries. As a driver, you will play a crucial role in ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining the highest standards of service.
Since deliveries are made to client sites, professionalism and effective customer service skills are essential.
About the Role
My client provides a class-leading site access solution, hiring and installing matting systems throughout the UK. Their services support industries such as construction, events, crane hire, and temporary builds, with a particularly strong presence in the utility sector. This ensures access to critical sites like power networks, railway lines, and energy installations, regardless of weather conditions.
Committed to health and safety, career development, environmental sustainability, and teamwork, we foster a dynamic workplace where employees can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate lorries to transport goods and plant to designated locations
- Ensure safe loading and unloading of cargo
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
- Maintain accurate delivery logs and documentation
- Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations while driving
- Communicate effectively with dispatchers and other team members regarding schedules and potential delays
- Assist in vehicle maintenance by reporting issues promptly
Essential Requirements
- Valid HGV Class 1 Licence
- Valid CPC Licence
- Comfortable securing loads and plant using ratchet straps
- Ability to pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle record check, and drug/alcohol screening
- Strong navigation skills and familiarity with UK routes
- Ability to follow exact instructions
- Good interpersonal skills and a team-oriented approach
- Reliable, motivated, and able to work independently
Desirable Skills
- Experience with Wagon & Drag vehicles
- CSCS card (not essential, as full training will be provided)
Benefits
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Employee discounts
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Career development opportunities
Work Schedule
- Monday to Friday
- UK-wide travel required
- Nights out necessary
Application Questions
- Are you comfortable securing loads using ratchet straps?
- Are you able to travel 100% of the time throughout the UK?
Licence/Certification
- HGV Class 1 Driving Licence (required)
- United Kingdom Work Authorisation (required)