Automotive Service Driver

Perfect Placement; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive service company in Sutton is seeking a reliable Driver to manage vehicle deliveries and collections. Ideal candidates will have at least 7 years of UK driving experience and a passion for high-value or electric vehicles. The role promises a competitive hourly rate of £13, guaranteed hours, and a friendly team environment, without weekend work. This position suits those aiming for a stable job while expanding their motor trade careers.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Guaranteed hours

Workplace pension

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• UK driving licence held for at least 7 years, preferably clean.
• Experience in driving high-value and electric vehicles.
• Must be physically fit and able to walk up to half a mile.

Responsibilities

• Collecting and delivering customer vehicles.
• Using courtesy cars and public transport for vehicle collection.
• Assisting with light maintenance tasks and site organization.

Skills

Confident in driving all types of vehicles

Motor trade experience

Physically fit

Job description

Automotive Service Driver Required for Car Garage!

Are you an experienced motor trade professional with a passion for driving high‑value vehicles? Our client is seeking a reliable and confident Driver to join their team in Sutton. This role offers a great opportunity for someone looking for stable hours, a supportive environment, and the chance to work with a variety of vehicles, including prestige and electric models.

Benefits of the Driver role

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.00 per hour, with potential for negotiation based on motor trade experience
• Guaranteed hours from 08:30 to 15:30, with optional overtime up to 17:30 on busy days
• Workplace pension, paid holidays, and PAYE employment
• Opportunity to work with a range of vehicle types, including electric and prestige cars
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• No weekend work, ideal for work‑life balance

Duties of the Driver role

• Collecting and delivering customer vehicles across the body‑shop and mechanical departments
• Using courtesy cars, hire loan vehicles, and public transport for vehicle collection
• Drop‑off and pick‑up at MOT sites, collecting parts, and maintaining onsite parking organisation
• Moving vehicles to and from offsite storage facilities
• Assisting with incoming parts, labelling, and organisation
• Site tidying and assisting with light maintenance tasks such as painting or general cleaning
• Supporting with office duties like answering phones and taking messages
• Driving various vehicles, including electric models, prestige cars, and light commercial vehicles

Candidate requirements for the Driver role

• UK driving licence held for at least 7 years, ideally with a clean record but willing to consider 3 current points
• Motor trade experience preferred, particularly with high‑value or electric vehicles
• Confident in driving all types of vehicles, including EVs and prestige models
• Physically fit and comfortable walking up to half a mile for vehicle collection
• Experience in the motor trade is ESSENTIAL for this vacancy

If you have the skills and experience we require and are interested in this Driver role, we encourage you to get in touch today to find out more. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your motor trade career or enjoy a relaxed role perfect for those nearing retirement or seeking a less demanding environment.