Uniserve
HGV CLASS 1- TRAMPER
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Uniserve is seeking a professional and customer-focused Class 1 Tramper Driver to join our Northampton transport operation. The role involves the safe and efficient collection and delivery of a wide range of products across the UK using curtain-sided trailers. Loads will include, but are not limited to, glass jars, glass bottles, packaging products, and general freight. This position is ideally suited to an experienced driver who enjoys working independently, maintaining high safety standards, and delivering excellent customer service while spending up to four nights away from home each week.
Salary: £45,148
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday with up to 4 nights per week
Key Responsibilities:
- Safely operate Class 1 (Category C+E) vehicles in accordance with legislation and company procedures
- Complete multi-site collections and deliveries across the UK
- Transport a variety of goods including glass jars, glass bottles, and other palletised products
- Ensure loads are secured correctly and transported safely
- Operate curtain-sided trailers, including opening and closing curtains safely
- Complete all required vehicle checks before, during, and after shifts using company systems
- Accurately complete delivery paperwork, PODs, and electronic documentation
- Adhere to all driver hours, Working Time Directive, and tachograph regulations
- Report vehicle defects, accidents, incidents, or delays promptly
- Maintain the cleanliness and security of the vehicle and trailer
- Deliver excellent customer service at all collection and delivery points
- Represent Uniserve professionally at all times
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Key Accountabilities:
- Safe and compliant operation of company vehicles
- On-time collection and delivery of customer freight
- Accurate completion of all transport documentation
- Compliance with company Health & Safety requirements
- Care and protection of customer products and company assets
- Professional interaction with customers and colleagues
Essential Requirements:
- Valid UK Class 1 (Category C+E) Driving Licence
- Current Driver CPC qualification
- Digital Tachograph Card
- Good understanding of drivers' hours and working time regulations
- Experience operating curtain-sided trailers
- Ability to work away from home up to four nights per week
- Good geographical knowledge of the UK road network
- Strong commitment to safety and compliance
- Good communication and customer service skills
Desirable Requirements:
- Previous tramping experience
- Experience transporting fragile or high-value products
- Forklift awareness or load securing training
- Experience within a palletised distribution or logistics environment
Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours:
Knowledge:
- Driver hours regulations
- Road transport legislation
- Load restraint and vehicle safety checks
- Health & Safety requirements within transport operations
Skills:
- Excellent driving ability
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently
- Good problem-solving and communication skills
- Effective use of transport technology and driver applications
Behaviours:
- Professional and reliable
- Safety focused
- Customer centric
- Flexible and adaptable
- Positive attitude with a strong work ethic
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Physical Requirements:
- Ability to safely operate curtains and load restraint equipment
- Capability to carry out vehicle checks and basic trailer inspections
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
Benefits:
Joining our team means you'll not only enjoy a competitive salary and annual reviews, but also some pretty awesome perks:
- Competitive Salary: We value your skills and commitment.
- Discretionary Bonus: Because your hard work deserves to be rewarded.
- Pension Scheme: We've got your future covered.
- Annual Salary Review: Your growth matters to us.
- Free Eye Test and up to £69 Vouchers towards Glasses: Taking care of your vision.
- Interest-Free Company Loan: We're here to support you.
- Free On-Site Parking: Convenient and hassle-free.
- Referral Bonus £750: Spread the word and earn some extra cash.
- Care First Lifestyle Programme: Because your well-being matters.
- Flu Jabs Annually: Stay healthy, on us.
- Group Life Policy: We've got you covered.
- Electric Vehicle Charging Points at Work: Embrace sustainable transport
- Flexible Career Pathway: Grow with us!
- Supply Chain Academy: We create, deliver and manage learning that strengthens our organisation and the wider supply chain.
- Enhanced Holiday Scheme: we believe loyalty should be rewarded.
- Apprenticeships: Earn while you learn we offer apprenticeships that build talent in vital areas like technology, people, finance, operations, and much more.
- Private Health Care: We are committed to your wellbeing.
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