Class 1 Driver


Company:	Fifth Wheel Recruitment
Salary:	£18.35 to £21.15 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Preston, PR2 5BX
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	19 Aug 2026
Closing date:	17 Sept 2026

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Summary

Job Title: Class 1 Driver - Tramper

Location: Preston

Pay Rate: £18.35 to £21.15 p/h

Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 4/5 nights out per week (£25 a night)

Role: Temp to Perm (after 8 weeks)

Experience: 12 months Class 1 essential

Fifth Wheel Recruitment are looking for Class 1 Drivers in Preston to work with our client, who provide a global recycling service. You will be driving Class 1 vehicle, completing tramping work.

Employee Benefits:

Competitive Salary: £18.35 to £21.15 per hour

• £18.35 per hour (£16.37 basic + £1.98 holiday pay)

• £21.15 per hour overtime after 48 hours (£18.87 basic + £2.28 holiday pay)

Immediate Starts: Begin earning immediately

Weekly Pay: Payday every Friday

Additional Earning: £25 per night out

Excellent Facilities:

- Comfortable break areas

- Vending machines

- Subsidised canteen

- Free, secure car parking

Career Growth: Excellent opportunities - Temp to Perm after 12 weeks

Roles & Responsibilities:

- Driving and operating a Class 1 vehicle

- Transporting scrap and recycled materials nationwide

- Collecting and delivering scrap waste

All applicants are expected to complete work to a high standard while following site safety procedures.

About you:

You will have your Class 1 Driving Licence and at least 12 months experience driving commercially. You must also have your UK DCPC card and a valid Digi-tacho card. Our client may accept up to 6 points on your licence, but we can not accept DD, TT, DR, CD, IN endorsements. As a professional Driver, you will be up to date with the WTD regulations.

Previous experience working with scrap waste would be beneficial.

You will be a UK resident and will be able to travel to and from the site for your shift. We are unable to assist with VISA applications and cannot assist with relocation.

Interested?

If you are looking for a new opportunity and you have 12 months exerience driving Class 1 commercially, why not click to apply today?

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