HGV Class 1 ADR (class 9) Tramper Driver

HGV Class 1 ADR Class 9 Tramper Driver – Brentwood (Temp to Perm)
Driver Hire Chelmsford & Harlow

Driver Hire Chelmsford & Harlow are currently recruiting on behalf of one of our clients based in Brentwood for an experienced HGV Class 1 ADR Class 9 Tramper Driver on a temp to perm basis.

The Role

• Position: HGV Class 1 Driver (ADR Class 9 required)
• Working Patterns:
  • Monday to Friday (10-hour shifts, 4 nights out) or
  • Sunday PM to Friday (5 nights out)
• Vehicles: Modern Volvo & Scania sleeper cabs
• Work Type: Skip / RoRo operations

Temp to Perm Package (First 12 Weeks)

• Employed via Driver Hire for initial 12 weeks
• Pay Rate: £18.50 per hour
• Minimum: 10 hours paid per day
• Night Out Allowance: £30 per night

Permanent Salary & Benefits (After 12 Weeks)

• Base Salary: £43,609.17 per annum

Night Out Allowance

• £55 per night (£28.80 taxable + £26.20 non-taxable)
• Typical annual value: £11,440 – £14,300

Overtime Rates

• £17.00/hour for first 10 overtime hours per week
• £20.40/hour after 10 hours
• Saturday: Minimum 4.5 hours at £20.40/hour (£91.80 minimum)
• Sunday: Minimum 4.5 hours at £20.40/hour (£91.80 minimum) + £55 night out

Additional Allowances

• £15 daily food allowance (approx. £3,900 per year)
• £140 per job for out-of-hours call-outs

Earnings Potential

• Average earnings with 4–5 nights out: ~£61,000 per year
• With overtime and weekend work: £66,000 – £70,000+

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (33 days total)
• Pension scheme (Royal London, 3% employer contribution after 3 months)

Requirements

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence
• ADR Licence (Class 9 essential)
• Minimum 2 years HGV Class 1 driving experience
• Must be aged 25 or over (insurance purposes)
• No more than 6 penalty points
• Previous tramping experience preferred
• A professional and reliable attitude

If you are looking for a well-paid tramping role with strong earning potential and a clear path to a permanent position, we want to hear from you.

Apply today with Driver Hire Chelmsford & Harlow to find out more.