Class 1 HGV Driver

Recruitment Helpline; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Helpline is seeking an experienced Class 1 HGV Driver for a full-time, permanent role in West Thurrock. Typical hours are 7:00–17:00, Monday to Friday, with potential overtime including Saturdays paid at time and a half.

The role involves vehicle delivery and collection for repair, and interaction with customers on arrival. The successful candidate will record required details, move vehicles around the yard and workshop, and complete paperwork accurately.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect vehicles for repair at the customer site.
• Record all required information when collecting customer vehicles.
• Move vehicles in the workshop and yard efficiently and safely.
• Complete relevant paperwork accurately and on time.
• Ensure vehicle keys and protective coverings are placed correctly on arrival.
• Identify and handle hybrid vehicles appropriately and safely.

Job description

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Class 1 HGV Driver to join a well-established company.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.

Salary: £18-20 hourly rate, dependent on certificates and licence.

Location: West Thurrock.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00- 17:00 (45hrs per week) may be required to work additional hours, this may include Saturdays which is paid time and a half.

About The Company

Since 1986, The company has grown into one of the South East's leading commercial Bodyshop groups, serving London, the M25 corridor, and surrounding areas. They combine decades of experience with the personal approach of a family-run business, ensuring every repair is carried out with care and professionalism.

About The Role

The overall purpose will be to deliver and collect vehicles for repair and once repairs are completed You will be assisting in all types of vehicles movements and to be the first face to face contact with customers when collecting vehicles.

Main Activities and tasks

• Liaise with reception regarding the days collection and deliveries
• When collecting customer vehicles, record all necessary information
• Handle movements of vehicles in workshop and yard
• Complete relevant information paperwork as necessary
• Add security key tag to vehicle keys upon arrival on site
• Ensure that seat covers, floor mats and steering wheel covers are fitted upon arrival on site
• To identify and handle hybrid vehicles correctly
• To ensure that all work is completed on time and without the need of rectification
• Always look to improve working methods, subject to the managers approval
• Always wear and use appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment where and when required
• To comply with Company repair and safe working methods
• All health and safety procedures, including COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) to be adhered to at all times
• Any other reasonable tasks, as necessary, you be carried out at the request of a senior manager

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need