HGV (Cat C+E) Class 1 Wagon & Drag tramper driver

  • Job Reference: 049/02946
  • Date Posted: 27 September 2024
  • Employer: Driver Hire Oxford
  • Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire
  • Salary: £18.00 Per Hour

Job Description

Driver Hire Oxford is currently recruiting for an HGV (Cat C+E) Class 1 Wagon & Drag tramper driver for temp to perm position for one of our clients based in Abingdon, (OX14) Oxfordshire.

Job Profile:

  • Title: HGV Class 1 Wagon & Drag tramper driver

  • Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire, you do not have to be based in Oxfordshire to apply for this role

  • Pay rate: £18.00/hr PAYE or £20.18/hr PAYE Adv. overtime paid after 45 hours at time+half

  • Hours: Monday to Friday; At least four nights out per week.

  • Type: Full-time; Permanent.


Duties include;

  • Working Monday to Friday
    Working as a two/three-man crew including nights out in the cab, with a night out allowance.
    Delivering, installing and recovering Dura-Base mat system using a lorry mounted crane, driving a Renault Wagon & Drag vehicle
    Maintain accurate paperwork/electronic records
    Adhere to stringent H&S working practices


With this role, our client will provide crane training, BESC training, CSCS card and full PPE including top of the range steel toe cap boots. Our client is looking for candidates who would like to progress in their logistics career and enhance their training skills, with the view to progressing within their company. This position will involve working throughout the UK and include 3 to 4 nights out in the cab.  Our client tends not to work weekends but on the very rare occasion you may be asked to.

You must be able to pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle record check and a drug/alcohol screen/physical.

What you will bring to the role:

  • You must hold a valid UK HGV Class 1 driver's licence

  • Working as part of a team; in a two/three-man crew.

  • Sensible and responsible use of equipment, including adherence to health and safety practices.

  • An ambitious drive and strong work ethic.

  • Demonstrable independent reasoning.

  • Maintenance and keeping of paperwork and electronic records.

  • A reliable, trustworthy and time conscious attitude.


You must have:

  • A valid HGV Class 1 (Cat C+E) licence
    Digital tachograph card
    Up-to-date CPC card
    Previous crane experience preferred but not essential as full training will be given
    Previous experience working in an outdoor environment
    No more than 3 points on your licence

  • Must have 12 months relevant HGV Class 1 driving experience

  • Relevant HGV  Wagon & Drag experience


Apply today:

If you have an HGV Class 1 licence and have 12 months relevant driving experience and are looking for an immediate HGV Wagon & Drag tramper driving opportunity with nights out, then call Rachel at Driver Hire Oxford on 01865 798 998

(Call Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm only)

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