Hgv Class 1- Tramping

Job details

• Bridgwater
• Posted on 12 October 2026
• 18-30 USD / Year
• Job Ref: 125/00770
• Salary: £18.00 - £30.00 per hour

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Location: Bridgwater
Pay: £18.00 per hour basic for days | £21.00 per hour night
Night Out Allowance: £25.00 per night
Weekend Rates: Enhanced rates up to £30.00 per hour
Bonus: £150 per month 100% attendance bonus
Job Type: Ongoing
Pay Type: Weekly PAYE
Start Date: Immediate starts available

Driver Hire Bridgwater & Taunton is currently recruiting for reliable and professional Class 1 HGV C+E Tramper Drivers to support one of our fantastic clients based in Bridgwater.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Class 1 driver looking for regular tramping work, weekly pay and a varied role across RDC runs, trailer swaps and general haulage. The work is mainly Monday to Friday, with optional weekend work available at enhanced rates. (Min 1 Years driving experience required) 

The Role

As a Class 1 Tramper Driver, your duties will include:

Completing RDC runs across the UK

Trailer swaps and trunking work

Driving standard trailers or fridge trailers

Working mixed start times across the week

Nights out during the week as required

Ensuring all deliveries and collections are completed safely and professionally

Completing vehicle checks and paperwork correctly

Representing both Driver Hire and our client to a high standard

This role will involve mixed shifts across the week, with daytime hours paid at £18.00 per hour between 6:00am and 6:00pm and night hours paid at £21.00 per hour between 6:00pm and 6:00am.

What We Offer

£18.00 per hour basic pay

£21.00 per hour night rate

Optional weekend work with enhanced rates up to £30.00 per hour

£150 per month 100% attendance bonus

Weekly PAYE pay

Pension contributions

Holiday pay accrued

Ongoing work

Immediate starts available

Support from a local, professional Driver Hire team

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

Full UK Class 1 HGV C+E licence

Valid CPC qualification

Valid Digital Tachograph Card

Minimum 1 year Class 1 driving experience

Good knowledge of driver hours and working time regulations

A professional and flexible approach to work

Confidence with tramping, RDC runs and trailer swaps

Good communication skills and reliability

About Driver Hire

Driver Hire is the UK’s largest specialist transport and logistics recruiter, with a nationwide franchised network. Driver Hire Bridgwater & Taunton is locally and independently owned, offering a family-run service with the backing of a national brand.

We work with a wide range of respected transport and logistics clients across Somerset and the surrounding areas, offering regular driving opportunities, weekly pay and ongoing support.

Apply Today

Immediate starts are available for suitable drivers.

Call Driver Hire Bridgwater & Taunton today on [phone removed] to discuss the role and secure your next opportunity.

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