Class 1 Driver - Car Transporter Operator

Woodside Logistics Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Healthcare plan

Long service recognition

Cycle to work

Personal development

Role specific training

Job summary

Woodside Logistics Group is seeking a high calibre Class 1 driver to join our team at Southampton, serving customers across the UK & Ireland.

The role involves inspecting and transporting customer cars, ensuring compliance with Company, customer and legal requirements, with a focus on professionalism, communication and safe driving.

Qualifications

• Class 1 (C+E) licence is essential and current.
• Digital tachograph card and CPC qualification required.
• Minimum 1 year Class 1 driving experience.
• Well presented with excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Clean license preferred; up to 6 points acceptable.
• Right to work in the UK demonstrated.
• Good knowledge of Drivers’ Hours and WTD regulations.
• Full flexibility to meet business needs.
• Previous experience in the automotive industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and transport customer cars, mainly to private and business addresses.
• Operate in accordance with Company, customer and legal requirements.
• Maintain professional conduct and high standard of driving.
• Represent the company with excellent communication and customer service.
• Adhere to road and safety regulations during all deliveries.

Skills

Customer service

Professional demeanor

Education

Class 1 (C+E) licence

Digital tachograph card

Driver CPC qualification card

Job description

Location: Southampton

Contract: Permanent

Shift pattern: Monday to Friday - Tramping

Who are we?

Woodside Logistics Group has over 50 years’ experience of transporting between Great Britain and Ireland. There is a strong ‘can do’ culture within Woodside Logistics, driving us to find solutions which makes meeting our customers’ needs a priority. We also place great emphasis on maintaining quality equipment, delivering quality training and applying rigorous controls.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a high calibre, professional Class 1 driver to join our team serving the motor industry throughout the UK & Ireland.

Why Woodsides?

Building on our solid foundations in Transport & Logistics, Woodsides Logistics Group are driving the industry forward. Through continued reinvestment in our people, fleet & technology we are committed to delivering a consistent, quality service.

Join us and contribute to shaping the future of the transport and logistics Industry

The Role and Responsibilities:

Based at Southampton you will be inspecting & transporting customer cars, mainly to private and business addresses, around Northern Ireland whilst meeting Company, customer and legal requirements.

Class 1 (C+E) licence.

Digital tachograph card and driver's CPC qualification card.

At least 1 years Class 1 driving experience

Well presented, professional individual with excellent communication and customer service skills.

Able to maintain a good standard of driving.

Clean license preferable but up to a maximum 6 points is acceptable.

Able to demonstrate right to work in the UK.

Good knowledge of drivers’ hours and WTD regulations.

Full flexibility is required to fulfil the operational needs of the business

Previous experience working within the automotive industry.

Training:

Full training on transporter equipment and all aspects of the role is provided on a one-on-one basis with one of our Driver Trainers.

• Competitive pay rate
• Full induction and training on all aspects of the role is provided on a one-on-one basis with one of our Driver Trainers
• Fully funded healthcare plan with Health shield
• Long service recognition
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunities for personal development
• Role specific training

Our Diversity and Inclusion commitments

Woodside Logistics Group is committed to having an inclusive workplace where every employee feels they belong. If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact us.

Please note:

The company operate pre-employment drugs screening testing and any offer of employment made is conditional upon a clear pre-employment drugs screening test.

You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the posts at any time, once we have sufficient applications.

Prospective employees are expected to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.