Class C HGV Vehicle Transporter Driver – Fleet Logistics

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Crawley Down; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking an experienced Class C HGV Driver to operate a multi-vehicle transporter, moving fleet vehicles between workshops, repair centres, third-party garages and dealerships across Surrey and Sussex.

The role requires a valid Class C licence and professional driving experience, with responsibilities including loading up to six vehicles, securing loads, and planning routes while prioritising safety and compliance with COSHH and Health & Safety rules.

Qualifications

• Valid Class C / Category C HGV licence.
• Professional HGV driving experience.
• Experience transporting, collecting or delivering vehicles.
• Experience loading and securing vehicles.
• Knowledge of load distribution and vehicle safety.
• Good understanding of UK roads and route planning.
• Health & Safety awareness.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Good communication and stakeholder management.
• Reliable, professional and safety-conscious approach.

Responsibilities

• Drive Class C HGV vehicles and transport fleet vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Load and transport up to six vehicles on the transporter.
• Ensure vehicles are correctly positioned, secured and safely loaded before transportation.
• Plan loading sequences carefully, considering weight distribution and axle limits.
• Collect and deliver vehicles to workshops, repair centres, garages, dealerships and operational departments.
• Plan journeys efficiently and identify safe alternative routes when circumstances change.
• Carry out risk assessments and manage risks relating to vehicles, loads and road conditions.
• Liaise professionally with internal teams, suppliers, garages, dealerships and other stakeholders.
• Carry out discreet vehicle movements when required.
• Provide driving support to senior management when required.
• Clean and valet vehicles to maintain a safe, clean and professional standard.
• Maintain cleanliness and good housekeeping within the workshop and yard.
• Manage local stock such as oils, lubricants and screen wash in accordance with COSHH and Health & Safety requirements.
• Report and resolve any issues relating to vehicle movements, loading or transportation promptly.
• Adapt to changing operational requirements, including occasional evening and weekend working.
• Undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.

Skills

Valid Class C HGV licence

Professional HGV driving experience

Vehicle loading/securement

Load security knowledge

Route planning

Health & Safety awareness

Independent working

Stakeholder communication

Reliable and safety-conscious

Job description

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking an experienced Class C HGV Driver to operate a multi-vehicle transporter, moving fleet vehicles between workshops, repair centres, third-party garages and dealerships across Surrey and Sussex.

The role requires a valid Class C licence and professional driving experience, with responsibilities including loading up to six vehicles, securing loads, and planning routes while prioritising safety and compliance with COSHH and Health & Safety rules.