HGV Class 1 Car Transporter Driver

HGV Class 1 Car Transporter Drivers
Days, Monday - Friday
£35,000 - £43,000kpa

JX Recruitment are currently seeking HGV Class 1 Car Transporter Drivers for our client, a very well known, leading & established motor auction company based in Bristol (BS10) This is a full time, permanent role working Monday – Friday between the working hours of 6am – 6pm (shift lengths vary dependant on runs & workloads). No weekends or bank holidays!

Car transporter or recovery experience is desirable but not essential. The company will welcome drivers from a general haulage background or newly passed HGV drivers. Full training is provided to help you carry out your duties a successful car transporter driver.

You will be responsible for the collection and delivery of (predominantly accident damaged) cars, vans, LGVs and other vehicles on behalf of insurance and automotive customers to industry leading service levels, across 15 geographically dispersed UK facilities. The significant majority of these movements are undertaken through a fleet of wholly owned designed salvage transporters and employed drivers, supplemented by a network of subhaul operators.

Main roles & responsibilities,

- To provide excellent customer service at all times
- To carry out daily physical checks of truck and equipment reporting any faults to immediate superior or General Manager
- To drive vehicle within mandatory speed limits
- To operate tachograph equipment in line with current drivers hours and records legislation
- To work within current WTD regulations
- To complete documentation and paperwork in line with Company policy
- To carry out a thorough inspection of all vehicles collected and delivered, noting damage and deficiencies as necessary
- To carry an inventory of personal effects not willingly retained at the collection point, listing items found on the appropriate collection document
- To issue correctly completed company cheques for storage and recovery charges obtaining a ‘paid/signed’ invoice
- To accurately append the company’s allocated lot number prominently to the front of each collected vehicle in-line with Company operating standards
- To operate vehicle and loading equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- To keep truck and equipment in a clean and tidy condition
- To accurately record daily work details and submit Trip Confirmed
- To observe and adhere to the Company’s Health and Safety Policy
- To ensure all provided personal protective clothing are kept clean and tidy and report any damages and personal requirements to your immediate superior or General Manager
- Such other duties requested by your line manager

What are we looking for?

- A valid UK HGV Class 1 (CE) driving license
- Valid CPC & Digi Taco Card
- Positive, can-do attitude with a sense of urgency
- Excellent customer service & interpersonal skills
- Smart appearance as you will be customer facing

What can we offer?

- A competitive & achievable annual salary
- Full training & support to help you carry out your duties
- Full PPE supply
- 28 days holiday including statutory holidays
- In house CPC support to maintain CPC hours (once employed)
- Workplace pension auto-enrolment after 3 months (optional)
- Auto enrolment into health benefits package from day 1 of employment
- Life assurance benefit (x2 the salary)

Interested? Apply today with an up-to-date CV!

This really is a great opportunity to join a great company who values their staff and recognises hard work.

Please note, if your application is selected for interview, you will be invited to depot to have a ride out with a driver (half day) to give you full exposure for what the role entails which will involve an early start. This will be followed by an interview when you return to depot with the transport manager.

JX Recruitment Ltd are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy