05/02/2026
**POST FILLED, Thank you for all your enquiries. **
🚛 CLASS 1 (C+E) DRIVER WANTED 🚛
📍 Longtown, Carlisle
🛣️ Tramping | Mon–Fri (occasional Sunday)
💼 Permanent | Replacing a Retiring Driver
We’re recruiting an experienced Class 1 driver to join M J Slater Haulage Ltd — a family-run haulage business offering proper long-term work, not agency churn.
This role is available because a driver is retiring, not because of high turnover. You’ll be stepping into a respected position with steady work and trusted customers.
✅ What We’re Looking For
✔️ Full Class 1 (C+E) licence
✔️ Experienced driver (25+ / insurance friendly)
✔️ CPC & Digital Tacho Card
✔️ Tramping work – UK-wide
✔️ Flatbed experience preferred
• Sheeting
• Strapping
• Chaining
✔️ ADR preferred (not essential)
✔️ Professional, reliable, takes pride in the job
💼 What You’ll Get
⭐ Full-time, permanent position
⭐ Competitive salary
⭐ Pension scheme
⭐ Full uniform provided
⭐ Modern, well-maintained fleet
⭐ Varied UK-wide work
⭐ Straightforward operation with decent customers
⭐ No basing trucks out
⭐ Family-run company – you’re not just a number
🚛 Why This Job Is Different
This isn’t agency work.
It isn’t a revolving door.
And it isn’t micromanaged nonsense.
You’ll be joining a business that values good drivers, looks after its kit, and respects experience. If you take pride in your work, you’ll fit right in.
📩 Interested?
Message us directly on Facebook, email, [email protected] or get in touch to have a proper chat.
Colin 07860570490
John 07768394839
Good drivers stay here. That’s why this vacancy doesn’t come up often.