Contact Prestons of Potto, Dugdale Street, Stockton on Tees
Prestons of Potto, Dugdale Street, Stockton on Tees
HGV Class 1 Lorry Driver - Tramping Vacancy
United Kingdom
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 3 hours ago
- Salary
- 12.80 - 16.00 GBP Hourly
- Recruiter
- Prestons of Potto, Dugdale Street, Stockton on Tees
- Closes
- 12 Oct 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Prestons of Potto - Lorry Driver Vacancy C+E
Flatbed and Curtainside opportunities
About the Company
Prestons of Potto is an award-winning Haulage and Warehousing company based in the North East of England. The company was founded in 1936 and employs approximately 200 people across four locations. The company is headquartered at Potto, with satellite depots at Stockton-on-Tees, Knottingley and St. Neots.
The business works with a wide range of customers and has been involved in several high-profile projects for large blue-chip clients. The depot is ideally located just off the A19 and boasts a modern fleet of articulated curtainside, flatbed and extender vehicles.
Job Description
This represents an excellent opportunity to join a well-respected transport company. We are looking to recruit trampers who will make deliveries across the length and breadth of the country.
Opportunities for FLATBED and CURTAINSIDE vehicles
Whilst experience is preferable, all backgrounds will be considered. Responsibilities for this role include:
Demonstrate a respectful, positive attitude towards others.
Make deliveries on behalf of a wide range of clients, representing the company with pride and professionalism at all times
Work effectively as part of a team
Work safely within the Health, safety environmental guidelines and insist others do the same
Hold a valid C+E Driving License
Hold a valid Driver CPC
Have knowledge of the geographical area
Qualifications and Skills
Suitable candidates must largely satisfy the following requirements:
Full C+E (class 1) UK Driving Licence
High levels of reliability and integrity
Able to work as part of a larger team through excellent communication skills
Pay Structure
GBP12.80 per hour
GBP16 per hour Saturday and Sunday
GBP23.75 tax-free Nights Out Expenses
Statutory Pension
28 days holiday per year including Bank Holidays
Loyalty bonus for 5+ years service
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: GBP12.80-GBP16.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 45 per week
Schedule:
10 hour shift
12 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Weekend availability
Licence/Certification:
Class 1 C+E (required)
Driver CPC (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Ad ID: 5417135990
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