Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple)
HGV Class 1 Tramper Driver
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Full Time
Permanent
Buckfastleigh
Posted on 5 June 2026
49489.44 USD / Year
Job Ref: 948/01579
Salary: £49,489.44 per year
Quick summary
- Pay: £49,489.44 per year, with additional overnight allowances and overtime opportunities
- Location: South Devon, travelling throughout the UK with occasional trips into France
- Hours: Guaranteed 48 hour contract, 5 to 6 shifts per week
- Job type: Permanent, full-time
- Nights away: Regular tramping, with an average of 3 nights away per week
- Licence needed: Valid HGV Class 1 C+E licence, Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
- Experience needed: Previous Class 1 driving experience preferred
Apply: Apply through Indeed or call Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) on 01364 644149
About The Role
Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) is recruiting an experienced HGV Class 1 Tramper Driver for a permanent, full-time role based in South Devon.
This role would suit a confident Class 1 Driver who enjoys life on the road, is comfortable working independently and is looking for a long-term driving job with regular tramping work, a strong salary and excellent benefits.
You will be driving Class 1 articulated vehicles with refrigerated trailers, transporting temperature-controlled goods between distribution hubs and collection points.
Most of the work will be across the UK, with occasional travel into France when required. You will be working from transport plans provided by the operations team, completing deliveries and collections safely, efficiently and on time.
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This is a role for an experienced driver who is happy with nights away, confident with drivers’ hours rules and comfortable taking responsibility for vehicle checks, paperwork and trailer temperature records.
Duties
As an HGV Class 1 Tramper Driver, your duties will include:
- Driving Class 1 C+E articulated vehicles with refrigerated trailers
- Completing deliveries and collections across the UK
- Travelling into France occasionally when required
- Carrying out daily vehicle defect checks
- Reporting any vehicle or trailer issues
- Following transport plans and instructions from the operations team
- Working within EU Drivers Hours Regulations and Working Time Directive rules
- Completing delivery paperwork accurately
- Monitoring and recording trailer temperatures where required
- Keeping vehicles and trailers clean and presentable
- Assisting with loading and unloading using pallet trucks or other equipment when required
- Following company health and safety procedures
What we are looking for
You Will Need
- A valid HGV Class 1 C+E licence
- A valid Driver CPC qualification
- A Digital Tachograph Card
- No more than 6 penalty points
- A good understanding of drivers’ hours and transport legislation
- Strong UK geographical knowledge
- Good communication skills
- A flexible and professional approach to work
- Confidence working independently while tramping
Previous Class 1 Driving Experience Is Preferred.
A counterbalance forklift licence or powered forklift certificate would be useful, but this is not essential.
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Pay and hours
- £49,489.44 per year
- Permanent full-time position
- Guaranteed 48 hour contract
- 5 to 6 shifts per week
- Regular tramping work
- Average of 3 nights away per week
- Additional overnight allowances
- Overtime opportunities available
- 33 days’ holiday, including bank holidays
- Additional holiday entitlement after long service
- Pension scheme
- Profit share scheme
- Employee discount scheme
- Branded workwear allowance
- Training and career progression opportunities
- Fully funded apprenticeship opportunities
- Life assurance cover
- Employee wellbeing support services
- Recommend a friend scheme
Why apply through Driver Hire/dh Recruitment?
Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) works with transport, logistics and driving professionals across South Devon, North Devon and the surrounding areas.
We will talk you through the role, answer any questions and help make the application process as straightforward as possible.
Driver Hire Nationwide’s latest candidate survey showed that 97% of candidates were proud to work for Driver Hire, while 96% rated the level of respect and service they received as Good or Excellent, based on responses from 1,109 candidates in December 2025.
How to apply
Apply through Indeed or call Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) on 01364 644149.
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