Class 2 Driver - Car Transporter Operator

Woodside Logistics Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rate

One-to-one Driver Trainers training

Fully funded healthcare plan

Long service recognition

Cycle to work scheme

Personal development opportunities

Role specific training

Job summary

Woodside Logistics Group, based in Southampton, is seeking a high-calibre Class 2 driver. The role involves inspecting and transporting customer cars to private and business addresses across the UK & Ireland, with potential future progression to Class 1. Full training on transporter equipment is provided by our Driver Trainers.

Based at Southampton, you will need a Class 2 licence, tachograph card, and CPC. A clean licence is preferred but up to 6 points is acceptable.

Qualifications

• Class 2 licence (C) required.
• Digital tachograph card and Driver's CPC qualification card required.
• Well presented with excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Able to maintain a good standard of driving.
• Clean licence preferable but up to 6 points acceptable.
• Able to demonstrate right to work in the UK.
• Good knowledge of drivers’ hours and working time regulations.
• Full flexibility to fulfil operational needs of the business.
• Previous experience in the automotive industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Based at Southampton, inspect and transport customer cars to private and business addresses within the UK & Ireland.
• Comply with company, customer and legal requirements.
• Maintain professional conduct and high standards of service during deliveries.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Professional presentation

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 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 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 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:

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

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.