Class 2 Driver - Car Transporter Operator

Woodside Logistics Group; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rate

Fully funded healthcare plan withHP

Long service recognition

Cycle to work scheme

Opportunities for personal development

Role specific training

Job summary

Woodside Logistics Group in Ballynure, Northern Ireland, is hiring a Class 2 driver on a permanent basis. You will inspect and transport customer cars across Northern Ireland, with a 4 on 4 off shift pattern and full training provided.

Applicants should hold a valid Class 2 (C) licence, have a clean or up to 6 points license, and demonstrate excellent communication and customer service. Pre-employment screening applies and safety standards are emphasised.

Qualifications

• Class 2 (C) licence is essential.
• Clean driving licence preferred; up to 6 points acceptable.
• Strong customer service and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and transport customer cars around Northern Ireland.
• Adhere to company, customer and legal requirements.
• Maintain professional appearance and conduct at all times.
• Ensure compliance with drivers' hours and WTD regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Driving safely

Education

Class 2 (C) licence

Job description

Location: Ballynure

Contract: Permanent

Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off shift pattern

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 2 driver to join our team serving the motor industry throughout the UK & Ireland. This role has the potential to progress to Class 1 in the future.

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 our Headquarters in Ballynure you will be inspecting & transporting customer cars, mainly to private and business addresses, around Northern Ireland whilst meeting Company, customer and legal requirements.

Class 2 (C) licence.

Digital tachograph card and driver's CPC qualification card.

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:

Woodside Logistics Group carries out pre-employment screening. Employment is conditional upon satisfactory completion of the Company’s pre-employment screening requirements, including drug and alcohol testing.

Due to the safety-critical nature of our driving roles, applicants who have previously failed to meet the required standard as part of the Company’s pre-employment drug and alcohol screening will not normally be eligible to apply for a safety-critical driving position for a period of 12 months from the date of the test.