HGV Class 1 Driver - High & Heavy Tramping

  • WS Transportation
  • Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire
  • Oct 22, 2025
Full time Transportation Automotive

Job Description

WS Transportation has a long heritage of working with the best in class professional drivers and delivering long prosperous careers, whilst safely operating the best vehicles and equipment.

Place of work

WS Transportation (H E Payne)

66 The Lane

Wyboston

Bedfordshire

MK44 3AP

Rates of pay

Monday to Friday day tramping (sleeping in vehicle overnight)
Guaranteed 50 hours per week (overtime available)
£13.50ph Monday - Friday
£12 daily meal allowance (tax free)
(equivalent to £14.90ph on a 55hr week, inc meal allowance)
£17ph Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday
(equivalent to £18.92ph on an 8hr day inc meal allowance)
£25 night out allowance (tax free)
Two weekly pay

Holiday entitlement

28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
Holiday pay based on average taxable earnings up to the previous 52 weeks worked

Job specification

Operating Commercial Vehicle Carriers
Manual ramps to lift and put in place
Mechanical kicker ramps to operate
Driving various types of rubber wheeled vehicles on and off the trailer
Attention to detail regarding damage is essential
Operating under a FORS Gold Accreditation
Full training offered for the right candidate

Vehicles

You will be provided with your own dedicated modern Scania with an average age of under 2 years old
R-Series Highline and S-Series cabs with full leather trim, inverters and fridges
You will be the only driver except for annual leave and exceptional circumstances
Having pride in your vehicle and work ethic is essential
All units are maintained to a high standard by Scania
Vehicles are professionally washed weekly

Added benefits

Fully funded CPC
SNAP account - pre-paid secure parking
All WS depots have modern driver welfare facilities
Full uniform and PPE
Healthcare benefits - discounted routine dental treatments, eye tests, prescription service, discounted specialist consultations, complementary therapies and access to a virtual GP
Retail discount scheme - access to monthly retail discounts
Pension 3% Contribution

How to apply

Please fill in the application on Indeed and a member of our team will be in touch.

Further enquiries

WhatsApp or call recruitment on or;
Email

The central recruitment team predominately work Monday - Friday and will get back to you as soon as possible.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £13.50-£17.00 per hour

Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
Category CE Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road