Class 1 Tramper Driver

SWIPSW_1787067073

Salary Package: Up to £19.05 per hour + £50 NIGHT OUTS
Location: Ipswich, England
Consultant: Sophie Winterburn
Posted: 18/08/2026

Description:

Class 1 Tramper Driver

Location: Sizewell / Ipswich, Suffolk , IP16
Position: Class 1 (C+E) Tramper Driver
Contract: Temporary Ongoing, with potential for permanent employment
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Start Times: Early starts
Pay: £19.05 per hour PAYE + £50 night-out allowance per night

The Role

We are currently recruiting Class 1 (C+E) Tramper Drivers to join a busy transport operation based in Sizewell, Suffolk.

The successful drivers will be responsible for collecting clean water from a site in Sizewell before transporting and distributing it to locations across Suffolk and Norfolk.

This is a Monday to Friday tramper position, with early starts and regular nights out in the vehicle.

Key Responsibilities

• Driving a Class 1 (C+E) vehicle safely and professionally


• Collecting clean water from a site in Sizewell


• Transporting and distributing clean water to locations across Suffolk and Norfolk


• Completing collections and deliveries safely and efficiently


• Carrying out vehicle checks and reporting any defects


• Completing all required delivery and collection paperwork


• Complying with Drivers' Hours, Working Time Directive and relevant transport legislation


• Maintaining high standards of safety and professionalism


• Staying away overnight in the truck as required

Requirements

• Valid Class 1 (C+E) HGV Licence


• Valid Driver CPC


• Valid Digital Tachograph Card


• Previous Class 1 driving experience


• Tramper experience preferred


• Comfortable with early starts and overnight stays


• Good understanding of Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations


• Reliable, professional and safety-conscious approach

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their skills, experience, qualifications and ability to perform the role, and no applicant will be treated less favourably because of a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.