Not Your Typical Trucking Job – Class 1 Driver for Road Survey Truck

Company: Driver Hire
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Location: Cambridge
Job Description:

Not Your Typical Trucking Job – Class 1 Driver for Road Survey TruckLooking for something a bit different this spring and summer?This isn’t your standard trucking job. We’re recruiting for a Class 1 (C+E) Driver to operate a specialist road survey vehicle, working across a variety of locations and helping collect essential survey data on the UK road network.We’ve supported this client for a number of years and, with survey season starting again in May, we’re looking to add another reliable driver to the team.This is a temporary role, likely running through to October, as the survey equipment relies on dry road conditions for accurate data collection. Outside of survey season, we’ll do our best to keep you busy with work for other clients if you’d like it.What makes this role different? Drive a specialist survey truck – definitely not your average Class 1 roleTravel to varied locations – no two days are the sameWork alongside an experienced team who know the roads and the equipment inside outHotel stays included while the vehicle remains on site, with drivers and operators swapping over at shift endFull training provided if needed, including the specialist equipmentA chance to see the roads from a perspective very few drivers ever do What we’re looking for Valid Class 1 (C+E) licenceCurrent CPC and Digital Tachograph CardSafe, reliable and patient drivers with a strong professional track recordFlexibility to work varying shifts, including overnight staysA practical mindset, vehicle checks, basic reporting and attention to detail are all part of the job Pay and Benefits £17.00 per hour for the first 8 hours of each shift (excluding tacho break)£22.00 per hour overtime rate after 8 hours£25 overnight allowancePAYE only – no umbrella companiesHoliday pay accruedPension scheme availableUniform providedFriendly, supportive team, we treat our drivers like people, not numbersGenuine variety in your work and experience with a specialist vehicle that could open doors to future niche driving roles Our Sales and Recruitment Consultant regularly works on this contract himself, so we know exactly what the job involves and what makes the right fit.If driving is more than just a job and you’d like to be part of something a little different this season, we’d love to hear from you.Apply today…

Posted: May 29th, 2026