Demonstration Driver

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Non-contributory life assurance

Teamwork and recognition culture

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Demonstration Driver to showcase industry-leading vehicles across the UK and Europe. Responsibilities include ensuring effective demonstrations, vehicle maintenance, and compliance with safety regulations. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the chance to work with a global leader in environmentally focused products.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a driver, especially in a demonstration role.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers.
• Knowledge of the Highway Code and road safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate vehicles effectively to customers.
• Complete daily vehicle checks for roadworthiness.
• Report and maintain vehicle performance.

Skills

Skilled driving

Customer interaction

Vehicle maintenance

Job description

Overview

Our client, a global leader in the design and manufacture of vehicles, is seeking an experienced Demonstration Driver to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled driver with a passion for environmentally conscious, performance-focused solutions to showcase the company’s industry-leading products to customers across the UK and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the effective use of vehicles to potential and actual customers, answering questions accurately and positively
• Drive the designated vehicle in accordance with the Highway Code, exercising due care and attention at all times
• Complete daily vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness and provide basic maintenance, reporting any defects to the Transport & Fleet Manager
• Ensure that vehicle demonstrations are carried out at times required by the customer/RSM and used to their full potential
• Keep machines clean, tidy, and maintained following operational requirements, washing vehicles weekly as a minimum
• Load vehicles onto transporters where necessary, ensuring due care and attention to minimise the risk of damage
• Drive loaded vehicles to customers as required, unloading in compliance with relevant procedures
• Complete work records as required, including a daily route log and any other necessary documentation
• Maintain safe and legal telephone contact with the sales office to report problems and receive changes in instructions
• Report any accidents, near misses, damage, and significant hazards to the Transport & Fleet Manager and the Health and Safety Manager
• Ensure that all work undertaken complies with statutory regulations, codes of practice, and operating procedures
• Complete all demo pre- and post-reports
• Travel within the UK and overseas as directed, staying away and working outside core hours to suit the needs of the customer and sales team

Company Overview

Our client is a global leader in the design and manufacture of vehicles, renowned for their industry-leading, environmentally focused products. Their commitment to developing performance-focused, environmentally conscious products has positioned them at the forefront of the industry.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Non-contributory life assurance
• Alongside this attractive benefits package, you’ll be part of a company that values respect, communication, teamwork, recognition, and quality

Application

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