Car Transporter Driver

EMR Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

EMR Group is seeking a professional driver to operate a 7.5 tilt & slide recovery vehicle in London and surrounding areas. You will drive safely, adhere to tachograph rules, and maintain excellent customer service on every visit.

The role requires a valid Class 1 licence with Driver CPC, and experience with recovery vehicles is advantageous. You will perform vehicle checks, keep accurate records, and uphold safety standards at all times.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 licence and Driver CPC.
• Experience with driving a recovery vehicle is advantageous.
• Ability to interpret written instructions and operate IT tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive the vehicle safely and in compliance with laws, policies and procedures.
• Maintain high level of customer service and professional appearance.
• Carry out daily defect checks and report issues promptly.
• Ensure loads are secured and paperwork is accurate.
• Demonstrate fuel-efficient driving and safe vehicle handling.

Skills

Class 1 driving

Driver CPC

Customer service

Safety awareness

Handheld computer

Tools

Handheld computer

Job description

About Our Opportunity:

Our Drivers are crucial to keeping EMR mobile and our customers happy. Without their skills and experience, our Transport division, and the company, wouldn’t be the success that it is today. Our focus is to provide excellent customer service to our customers.

What You Will Be Doing:

To drive / operate EMR 7.5 tilt &slide + Spec recovery vehicle in a safe and responsible manner whilst maintaining a high level of customer service.

• Drive the vehicle safely and in accordance with the law, company policies and procedures.
• Operate within speed limits and advice given in the Highway Code
• Working safely when outside the vehicle
• Being a positive ambassador for EMR.
• Operating vehicles and associated equipment in line with licence, competenceand company requirements. Only using equipment in line with training and authorisation
• Drive within the tachograph law and driver hours limits where applicable.
• Carry out daily defect checking including tyre and wheel-nut checking with the aim of maintaining road worthiness.
• Maintaining fitness to drive, reporting to the Line manager anything that adversely affects this
• Creating a good impression with internal / external customers by maintaining good appearance of self and vehicle.
• Being courteous to customers and operating efficiently on their premises.
• Wearing work wear / PPE provided, taking care of it and maintaining its cleanliness
• Completing documents carefully and accurately both paperwork and IT
• Ensuring that the collected ELV’s are safely loaded and secured.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the driving cab. No smoking in vehicles
• Ensure care is taken to minimise accidents. Report any accidents as soon as possible and in compliance with the company’s accident reporting procedure.
• Attend essential training in order to carry out the driver role.
• Demonstrating driver behaviour that optimises fuel efficiency
• Not to use mobile phones or similar equipment when in control of the vehicle
• Provide commercial / customer feedback when returning to base
• Maintain confidentiality of company data relating to movement of materials and customers.

About You:

• Appropriate licence to drive a Class 1 recovery vehicle
• Experience with driving and operating a recovery vehicle would be advantageous
• Valid driver CPC
• IVR Would be an advantage but not essential as training can be provided for the right candidate
• Ability to carry out a vehicle defect check for the appropriate class of vehicle
• Understanding of tachograph rules and working time directive
• Ability to interpret written instructions,
• Ability to use smartphone / handheld computer