The Best Connection
C+E HGV Driver – Tramper
C+E HGV Driver – Tramper at The Best Connection, based in Darlington, North East, paying £10.00 - £18.00 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £10.00 - £18.00 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Darlington, North East
- Closing date
- Sector
- HGV Driving
- HGV Class 1
- Driver CPC
- Temp to perm
54% below the typical rate for hgv driving
Reference jobs/ce-hgv-driver-tramper__jn-102026-26392
About the role
C+E HGV Driver – Tramper
Job ref. JN -102026-26392
Temporary
£18.00 per hour
Darlington
Apply nowContract: Full time
Higher pay rate is achieved by: The shift is paid at £180.00 per shoft for 10 hours min
Weekly hours: 40
Job Title: C+E HGV Driver - TramperONLY 2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Start Date: Sunday 24th October
Assignment: 10-week guaranteed assignment, with the opportunity for a permanent position to be offered upon completion.
Hours: Approximately 10-hour shifts, with varying start times and routes depending on operational requirements. 10 hours paid per shift.
Pay Rate: £18.00 per hour (10 hours paid).
Additional Allowance: £25.00 night allowance per night, where applicable.
Incentive Payments: Incentive payments available, with further details to be discussed with the agency.
Role Overview:
The Best Connection is currently recruiting C+E HGV Tramper Drivers for longer-distance driving assignments.
The successful candidates will undertake longer-distance journeys nationwide, with additional incentives available for certain routes.
Drivers will generally complete fewer than five drops per run, with routes varying from week to week depending on operational requirements.
A 24-hour driver support telephone line will be available.
This is a guaranteed 10-week assignment, with the potential for a permanent position to be offered.
Key Skills & Requirements:
- Minimum 12 months' HGV driving experience.
- Previous tramper experience advantageous but not essential.
- Good geographical knowledge and route-planning awareness.
- Ability to work independently and manage longer-distance journeys.
- Flexible approach to working hours and varying routes.
- Good communication skills and a professional attitude.
- Comfortable using smartphone applications.
The candidate:
The ideal candidate will be reliable, professional and confident undertaking longer-distance HGV driving assignments.
You must be comfortable working independently, adapting to changing routes and maintaining high standards of driving and customer service.
Previous tramper experience is not essential, as a full induction and assessment will be provided before your first operational shift.
Required Qualifications & Certifications
- Valid UK Category C+E (Class 1) driving licence.
- Valid Driver CPC qualification.
- Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
- Minimum 12 months' driving experience.
- Willingness to download and use the Amazon Relay app.
Working Conditions
- Approximately 10-hour shifts.
- 10 hours paid per shift.
- Nationwide longer-distance journeys.
- Generally fewer than five drops per run.
- Routes may vary from week to week.
- Sunday operations between 02:00 and 23:00, including early and late starts.
- Route information generally provided on the Thursday before the working week.
- 24-hour driver support available.
- Day 1 induction followed by an assessment before the first operational shift.
- Additional route incentives may be available.
- Potential permanent position following the assignment.
Benefits of Working with The Best Connection:
- Competitive pay rate of £18.00 per hour.
- 10 hours paid per shift.
- £25.00 night allowance per night, where applicable.
- Additional incentive opportunities.
- 24/7 support from our dedicated consultants.
- Pension contributions.
- Online payslips and holiday accrual.
- Personal accident insurance.
- Guaranteed 10-week assignment.
- Potential for permanent employment.
- Induction and assessment provided.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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Reference: jobs/ce-hgv-driver-tramper__jn-102026-26392 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 2 Dec 2026 · Listed via The Best Connection
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