HGV Class 1 Driver (Vehicle Recovery / Tramping) | Poole | £38,000
This isn't your standard driving role.
If you're an HGV Class 1 Driver who enjoys problem-solving, variety, and getting stuck in this is a unique opportunity to step into a recovery-focused role where no two days are the same.
You'll be responsible for recovering vehicles in a wide range of conditions from across the UK. Some jobs are straightforward. Others will challenge you to think on your feet, assess situations, and find practical solutions making this ideal for someone with a mechanical mindset and a hands-on approach.
Although a Class 1 licence is required, the role involves driving a Class 2 vehicle with a trailer , offering a more varied and engaging driving experience.
Join a growing business with excellent staff retention, where drivers are trusted to manage their own workload. With a clear ambition to become an employer of choice, they invest in both their people and their fleet.
This is a tramping role , so regular nights away are part of the job.
What's in it for you:
* £38,000 salary
* Monday to Friday working pattern
* Modern, well-maintained fleet
* Heavily discounted staff fuel
* Health Cash Plan, Critical Illness Cover & Death in Service (post-probation)
* Additional holiday after 3 years
* Enhanced pension after 5 years
* Community Volunteer Day & Family Day
* Full autonomy to plan your own routes and working hours
What you'll be doing:
* Recovering vehicles from across the UK in a variety of conditions and environments
* Assessing each job and adapting your approach depending on the situation
* Driving a Class 2 vehicle with trailer (Class 1 licence required)
* Planning your own routes, start and finish times
* Carrying out pre-travel safety checks
* Completing depot-to-depot transfers when required
* Managing paperwork accurately
* Liaising professionally with customers on-site
What we're looking for:
* Full HGV Class 1 (CE) licence
* Valid DIGI and CPC cards
* Good understanding of drivers' hours and regulations
* A strong mechanical mindset, comfortable assessing vehicles and situations
* Ability to think outside the box and solve problems independently
* A proactive, self-sufficient approach
* Strong attention to detail
* Comfortable with regular nights away (tramping)
* Previous experience in recovery or similar hands-on roles is advantageous
If you're looking for a role that offers more than just driving where your judgement, adaptability, and problem-solving skills are genuinely valued we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with an up-to-date CV or contact Sienna at Rubicon for more information.
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