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HGV Class 1 Driver

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Job Title:andnbsp;HGV Class 1 Driver (Tramping)andnbsp;
Location:andnbsp;Manchester, M17andnbsp;
Job Type:andnbsp;Full-time, Permanentandnbsp;
Start Date:andnbsp;Monday 29th June onwards

Freight Force Recruitment are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this permanent vacancy.andnbsp;

About the Roleandnbsp;

We are seeking a professional and reliableandnbsp;HGV Class 1 (C+E)andnbsp;Tramperandnbsp;Driverandnbsp;based in Manchester to undertakeandnbsp;UK and EUandnbsp;movementsandnbsp;.andnbsp;This role involves regular work across the UK and Benelux region.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;

Drivers will typically start from Manchester on a Sunday or Monday, completing collections and deliveries before shipping to mainland Europe. It is common to completeandnbsp;2andndash;3 crossings per week, although some weeks may involve UK-only work. Occasional trailer swaps at UK ports may also beandnbsp;required.andnbsp;

All operational planning is managed by our Netherlands office, with drivers reporting directly to the EU planning team while being employed under our UK company.andnbsp;

Pay andamp; Benefitsandnbsp;

Hourly Rates (dependent on experience):andnbsp;

Weekday basic:andnbsp;andpound;16.66 andndash; andpound;17.85 per hourandnbsp;
Weekday overtime:andnbsp;andpound;21.15 andndash; andpound;22.31 per hourandnbsp;
Saturday:andnbsp;andpound;25.00 andndash; andpound;26.77 per hourandnbsp;
Sunday:andnbsp;andpound;33.33 andndash; andpound;35.70 per hourandnbsp;
Night out allowance:andnbsp;andpound;32.42 per nightandnbsp;

Holiday Entitlement
20 days paid holiday plus statutory holidaysandnbsp;andnbsp;
Bank holidaysandnbsp;accruedandnbsp;atandnbsp;1.66 days per monthandnbsp;

Pension:andnbsp;
Workplace pension after 3-month probationandnbsp;
3% employer contributionandnbsp;

Breaks:andnbsp;
45-minute unpaid break per working dayandnbsp;
Second break rarelyandnbsp;requiredandnbsp;

Vehicle andamp; Equipmentandnbsp;

You will be assigned a:andnbsp;

Dutch registeredandnbsp;left-hand drive DAF XF Super Space Cabandnbsp;
4x2 low ride axleandnbsp;
Automatic gearboxandnbsp;
Air conditioning podandnbsp;
Fridgeandnbsp;
Microwaveandnbsp;
Inverterandnbsp;

The vehicle will beandnbsp;fully valeted prior to handoverandnbsp;to ensure it is presented in pristine condition.andnbsp;

Expenses andamp; Parkingandnbsp;

SNAP account provided for UK overnight parkingandnbsp;
Pre-booked secure parking forandnbsp;high-valueandnbsp;loads whereandnbsp;requiredandnbsp;
Expenses reimbursed weekly (typically minimal)andnbsp;
Tolls such as Runcorn Bridge, Humber Bridge, Tyne Tunnel and Dart Crossing covered on accountandnbsp;
M6 toll reimbursed when used (rare)andnbsp;

Driver Performance andamp; Safetyandnbsp;

Weandnbsp;operateandnbsp;a monthly automated telematics reporting system covering:andnbsp;

Harsh braking and accelerationandnbsp;
Fuel consumptionandnbsp;
Overspeed warningsandnbsp;
Tachograph infringementsandnbsp;

We are looking for aandnbsp;professional driverandnbsp;whoandnbsp;demonstrates:andnbsp;

Defensive driving techniquesandnbsp;
Compliance with regulationsandnbsp;
Road-condition awarenessandnbsp;
Safety-first approachandnbsp;

We prioritise safe and achievable workloads andmdash;andnbsp;safety always comes first.andnbsp;

Requirementsandnbsp;

  • Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licenceandnbsp;

  • Clean licence (no major endorsements)andnbsp;

  • Maximum 3 penalty pointsandnbsp;

  • Valid Driver CPC (International DCPC)andnbsp;

  • Digital tachograph cardandnbsp;

  • Valid passportandnbsp;

  • Age 25+ (insurance purposes)andnbsp;

  • ADR licenceandnbsp;isandnbsp;preferredandnbsp;andnbsp;

Interview Processandnbsp;

Our interview process is relaxed and professional, consisting of:andnbsp;

  • Face-to-face discussion about the role and expectationsandnbsp;

  • Review ofandnbsp;industryandnbsp;experienceandnbsp;

  • Informal conversation to understand you as an individualandnbsp;

  • Driving assessmentandnbsp;andnbsp;

The driving assessment may include:andnbsp;

  • Vehicle familiarisationandnbsp;

  • Trailer coupling/uncouplingandnbsp;

  • General driving capabilityandnbsp;

Typical Working Patternandnbsp;

  • Start: Sunday or Monday from Manchesterandnbsp;

  • UK collections/deliveriesandnbsp;

  • Ferry or Channel crossing to Netherlandsandnbsp;

  • Work across Benelux regionandnbsp;

  • Return to UKandnbsp;

  • Occasional UK-only week depending on workloadandnbsp;

Whatandnbsp;Weandrsquo;reandnbsp;Looking Forandnbsp;

  • Professional and reliable driverandnbsp;

  • Good communicationandnbsp;skillsandnbsp;

  • Comfortable with EU tramping workandnbsp;

  • Responsible vehicle careandnbsp;

  • Safety-focused mindsetandnbsp;

  • Flexible and adaptable approachandnbsp;

Ifandnbsp;youand#39;reandnbsp;a professional HGV Class 1 driver looking forandnbsp;consistent tramping work with modern equipment and fair pay,andnbsp;please apply today with anandnbsp;up-to-dateandnbsp;copy of your CV for consideration.andnbsp;andnbsp;


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