We are looking for HGV Class 1 tramper drivers to collect and deliver agricultural goods nationally, with the possibility of some international work.
- Organization: AB Texel UK
- Location: Whittlesey / Peterborough
- Pay: £14.87 per hour – £18.40 per hour
Full time/tramping shift patterns available –
- 4 days on 4 days off (rolling shift pattern)
- Monday to Friday or Sunday to Thursday (alt Saturdays or 1 in 4 Saturday's)*
- 6 days on 3 days off (rolling shift pattern)
- 6 days on 1 day off 6 days on 5 days off (rolling shift pattern)
- 5 days on 5 day off (rolling shift pattern)
*Please note the Monday to Friday position is a hybrid position, to provide cover to our Bulk Tipper division where required.
What are you going to do?
- Collecting and Delivering agricultural products, according to Planning Requirements.
- Carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects in line with company procedures and DVSA requirements
- Ensure loads are secure and comply with weight and safety regulations
- Complete all required paperwork accurately, including delivery notes, PODs, tachograph records, and defect reports.
- Use tachographs correctly and comply with Working Time Directive (WTD) and drivers’ hours regulations
- Maintain a professional and courteous attitude when dealing with customers and members of the public
- Follow all health & safety, site, and company procedures
- Keep vehicles clean and presentable
- Providing customer service as part of this role.
Physical work required:
- Ability to couple and uncouple units and trailers.
- Ability to load and unload.
- Ability to climb up onto the back to assist with the loading process.
- Ability to roll bulker sheet from one side to other, where required.
- Ability to wash and clean unit and trailers.
Who are you?
Our ideal driver:
- Feels at home in the agricultural sector.
- Ideally previous bulk tipper experience.
- Likes varied locations & a varied workload, no two days will be the same.
- Is in possession of an HGV Class 1 license and Driver CPC
- A clean license is preferred
What do we offer you?
At AB Texel UK we understand that in order to perform your work optimally, you need good materials. That is why we have modern trucks and trailers. In addition, new drivers receive thorough training with us. They are trained and intensively supported and supervised by an experienced AB colleague who can teach them all the tricks of our specific trade. Our new drivers only begin to work independently once they have achieved our high standards and built-up sufficient experience.
You are in the right place at AB Texel UK. As we think it is quite normal to take good care of our people, that is why we offer you:
- A competitive package.
- Guaranteed Hours
- Refer a friend bonus
- A fully comprehensive induction
- A good quality AB uniform.
- Continued professional development and in house DCPC periodic training.
- Modern high spec vehicles and trailers.
- On board computer systems for job detail.
- A safe working environment and a modern fleet with well-maintained equipment.
Interested?
Have we piqued your interest? Then apply via the application form on our website or send an email to recruitment@abtexel.co.uk. Do you have any questions? Please contact our recruitment team on T: 01733 359 010 or email: recruitment@abtexel.co.uk
