Car / Van Trade Plate Driver

Vmoves Fleet Solutions; Southampton; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A vehicle logistics company is seeking self-employed inspectors to handle vehicle inspection and delivery across the UK. Applicants need a valid driving licence and a commitment to excellent customer service. The role offers flexibility in working days and competitive pay, with opportunities to upgrade your licence. Ideal candidates are presentable and professional, ready to handle various vehicle types from Glasgow to Southampton.

Benefits

Fuel cards

Self-billing system

Accountancy support package

Qualifications

• Full driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Ability to pass a DBS check.
• Off-road parking at your registered address.

Responsibilities

• Inspect customer's vehicles thoroughly.
• Record vehicle condition and image damage.
• Drive the vehicle safely to its destination.
• Make independent travel arrangements for inspections.

Skills

Good communication skills

Customer service commitment

Flexibility

Professional conduct

Education

Full driving licence

Valid driver CPC

Digi-tacho card

Job description

Overview

Vmoves are a family business with family values. We treat our drivers and office team fairly and respectfully, paying good rates in exchange for ownership in making each vehicle inspection and delivery a success. You can expect daily payments dependent on licence, region and number of vehicles inspected and delivered per day, with up to £50 for overnight fees. This self-employed position allows you to be your own boss and choose your own working days.

Responsibilities

• Inspect customer's vehicles thoroughly – you may be required to inspect a batch of vehicles.
• Record the vehicle condition and image damage using a smart phone (provided).
• Drive the vehicle safely to its destination.
• Make independent travel arrangements to inspection points and be ready to help and service customers; be prepared to stay out overnight if required.
• Discuss your day with our planner and support team to ensure you are ready for the next day's work.
• See a wide variety of vehicles; inspections can be anywhere from Glasgow to Southampton.
• A dedicated office support team is available with 24-hour breakdown cover for safety.

Qualifications

• A full driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points and without DR, CD, DD or TT99 endorsements.
• Be presentable, flexible and have good communication skills; able to conduct yourself professionally.
• A commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• A valid driver CPC and Digi-tacho card (if applying for 7.5T work).
• Ability to pass a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check.
• Off-road parking (garage/driveway) at your registered address for times when you may take a vehicle home overnight.

What you can expect from working with Vmoves

• A 4-day induction programme (2 days on-site / 2 days in-field).
• A large pool of work sourced by our logistics team.
• Flexibility to choose the days you want to work.
• Highly competitive pay for inspections and deliveries; weekend work offers increased pay.
• The opportunity to collect and deliver a wide variety of vehicles for market leaders in the motor trade.
• See a lot of the country; inspections can be anywhere between Glasgow and Southampton.
• Fuel cards provided and a self-billing system (no invoicing needed); invoices paid weekly.
• An accountancy support package available with a third-party provider.
• Possibility to upgrade your licence to HGV.

Notes

Vmoves are a self-employed role with the option to choose your own working days. If you are looking to upgrade your licence, Vmoves have successfully financed and upgraded reliable self-employed contractors to the HGV division.