Class 1 Car Transporter Driver

Global Ardour Recycling Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Ardour Recycling is hiring a Class 1 Car Transporter Driver for our Bristol site. The role is full-time, 48 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a strong focus on safely transporting vehicles and delivering excellent customer service.

You will liaise with customers, complete vehicle checks, and ensure compliance with drivers’ hours and health & safety regulations. Experience with car transporters is preferred but not essential; a professional appearance and dependable work ethic are

Qualifications

• Clean driving licence, Driver CPC (or in process) and a Digital Tachograph card are required.
• Must be able to work in a team and independently as needed.
• Professional, customer-facing approach and strong work ethic are essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 7/8 car slide car transporter.
• Liaise with customers to arrange vehicle collections.
• Adhere to drivers hours and TWDC regulations.
• Use Tachographs (digital and analogue) accurately.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and defect reports.
• Observe driving laws and health and safety requirements.
• Maintain tidiness and professional appearance.
• Provide excellent customer service in person or by phone.

Skills

Clean driving licence

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph card

Teamwork

Customer facing

Work ethic

HGV Class 1 licence

Professional driver

Car transporter experience (desirable)

Deadline oriented

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Professional appearance

Exceptional service

Job description

BS2 9SH, England BS2 9SH, United Kingdom

Full-time Permanent Associate

Posted 24 Sep 2026

Description

Hours: Full time, 48 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location: Bristol,BS2 9SH

The Business:

Global Ardour Recycling is a family-run business driven by a strong commitment to sustainability, integrity, innovation, and community. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to create a supportive, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, regardless of their background. We are proud of our longstanding partnership with the Onward Lives Charity, which reflects our values and passion for making a meaningful impact. This collaboration goes beyond financial support; it shapes how we operate daily, from reducing food waste to improving employability opportunities and supporting reintegration into society.

The role:

We’re looking for an experienced Class 1 Car Transporter Driver to join our Transport department based out of our site in Bristol.

Key responsibilities:

• Driving an 7/8 car slide car transporter
• Liaising with customers to arrange vehicle collections
• Understand and abide by driver’s hours and working time directive regulations.
• Use of Tachographs, digital and analogue.
• Complete daily vehicle check sheets and defect reports as directed by the Transport Managers.
• Observe all relevant driving laws and regulations.
• Always provide good customer service (via telephone or face to face).
• Observe all health and safety requirements as directed.
• Always maintain tidiness and cleanliness as directed.
• Any other duties as directed by the Transport Managers.
• Report all load damage to vehicles or property in-line with Company procedures.
• Carry out vehicle damage appraisals to a high level of accuracy at all times.

The ideal candidate:

• You must have; Clean driving licence, Driver CPC (or in the process of obtaining) a Digital Tacho card
• The ability to work both as part of a team and by yourself.
• Customer facing so a professional approach to both the job and customers is essential.
• Strong work ethic.
• Hold a full HGV C&E (Class 1 ) licence.
• Are an experienced and professional driver
• Experience of car transporters preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work in a complex, fast paced transport function.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to overcome problems.
• Experience of working to deadlines with quality output.
• Smart & professional appearance.
• Proven experience of delivering exceptional service to customers.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Health, Safety and wellbeing are our priority and as such all roles are subject to pre and post employment drug testing.

Company Overview

Leading the way in Metal Recycling. We are Global Ardour Recycling, helping our customers reduce, reuse, and recycle.