Class 1 Tipper Driver
Job description
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We require Class 1 Tipper Drivers to start ASAP near Saffron Walden for ongoing work. Brilliant opportunity to build a career with a very respected client, with lots of hours available and a high rate of pay up to £24.02 an hour along with an opportunity to go perm for the right candidate that proves themselves. You can also work on your own leisure and time! Give us your availability each week and we'll make it work!
Salary: £17.32 - £24.02 per hour
Location: Saffron Walden
Work type: Class 1 Tipper Driver
Work hours: 0500 AM - 0800 AM starts
Shift Type: Monday - Friday
Job Description:
- Hardworking and dedicated Class 1 Tipper Driver with a can-do attitude, who is willing to learn new things.
- Customer focused worker who's able to manage their own work to meet deadlines as well as maintaining performance standards.
- The successful Class 1 Tipper Driver must have a good level of English communication with customers and client
- Valid and in date CPC and Digi-Tacho Card
- Local drops, Hub Runs, Long distance, 3-7 drops a day. Each day varies but general feedback from all of our drivers is brilliant!
Key Requirements:
- Class 1 Tipper experience atleast 1 year
- DIGI - tacho card, CPC, Driving License all in date
In return, we offer:
- Free CPC courses
- Hourly pay rate of £17.32 - £24.02 per hour
- Weekly pay for all hours worked as a Class 1 Tipper Driver
- We can pay people early on Thursdays if needby rather than the normal Friday!!
- Loyalty Bonus up to £100
- Easy access to location
- Secure free parking
If you are interested in this role please click apply or call us at (Swift Recruit)
Key skills
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Application advice
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🚛 Highlight your Class 1 licence and tipper experience prominently as this is the core requirement
📋 Emphasise your CPC and digital tachograph qualifications as these are mandatory for the role
🎯 Mention your flexibility with working hours as the advert offers self-managed scheduling
📞 Include customer service skills as the role involves direct client interaction
💪 Showcase your reliability and can-do attitude as these soft skills are specifically mentioned
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- •Operated Class 1 tipper trucks across 3-7 daily drops, maintaining 98% on-time delivery rate over 18-month period
- •Managed digital tachograph compliance and CPC requirements, achieving zero infringement notices across 2,400 driving hours annually
- •Built strong customer relationships through professional communication, resulting in 15% increase in repeat business requests
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Swift Recruit's Class 1 Tipper Driver position in Saffron Walden appeals to me because of the flexible scheduling and high hourly rates up to £24.02. My Class 1 licence and CPC qualification align perfectly with your immediate requirements.
My background in commercial driving includes extensive tipper experience with multi-drop deliveries and customer-facing responsibilities. I understand the importance of maintaining performance standards while working independently and managing varying daily schedules.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you conduct daily vehicle safety checks on a tipper truck?
- ›What's your experience with digital tachograph systems?
- ›How do you plan efficient routes for multiple drops per day?
- ›What safety procedures do you follow when operating tipper hydraulics?
- ›How do you handle CPC compliance and driver hours regulations?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to manage multiple deliveries in a tight timeframe
- ›Describe a situation where you dealt with a difficult customer
- ›How do you maintain performance standards when working independently?
- ›Give an example of when you had to adapt to changing work schedules
- ›Tell me about a time you went above and beyond for a client
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to manage multiple deliveries in a tight timeframe
How do you maintain performance standards when working independently?