Job details
HGV Class 1 Tramping Drivers – National Work with Nights Out – Immediate Starts
Driver Hire is seeking experienced HGV Class 1 Trunking Drivers for national trunking assignments with our clients based in Dartford and surrounding areas.
Position Details:
Start Date: Immediate
Schedule: Monday to Friday (occasional weekend work available)
Location: Working from Dartford RDC, delivering nationwide trunking routes
Pay: £18 – £25 per hour (varied rates for day, night, weekend)– Minimum 8 hours’ pay per day
Nights Out Allowance
Role Overview:
Long-Distance Tramping: Driving LGV1 (C+E) vehicles to and from RDCs, hubs, and depots across the UK – no handball or multi-drop.
Professional Representation: You’ll be the face of our client on the road – reliability and good communication are key.
Overnight Stays: Comfortable overnight stays in modern sleeper cabs; you’ll be out 2–4 nights per week depending on route.
Vehicle Care: Keeping vehicles clean and well-presented at all times.
Compliance: Adhering to all road safety and legal regulations.
Requirements:
UK Category C+E (Class 1) Licence
Minimum 6 months of HGV Class 1 experience
Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
Minimum age 23 (insurance purposes)
Flexible for nights out and national travel
Good driving record and professional attitude
