Depot HGV Driver and Vehicle Checker

Allports Group; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary linked to experience

28 days holiday plus option to buy 5 additional days

EAP service for health and financial wellbeing

Refer a friend scheme

Birthday and Christmas gift vouchers

Discounts for personal hotel stays

Training and development opportunities

Charity events throughout the year

Job summary

Allports Group seeks a Rental Depot HGV Driver and Vehicle Checker at their Lichfield Rental Centre. The role involves checking rental assets using an app, ensuring operational safety, maintaining cleanliness, and delivering exceptional customer service.

With a competitive salary, 28 days holiday plus options, EAP services, and opportunities for career progression, it’s a great place to work. Candidates must have an HGV 1 Licence and a passion for customer service.

Qualifications

• HGV 1 Licence is essential.
• Experience in fleet hire is an advantage.
• Understanding of vehicle design and legislation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check rental assets in and out using our app.
• Ensure operational safety of equipment.
• Conduct yard and vehicle checks.
• Assist with moving vehicles and provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

HGV 1 Licence

Job description

Rental Depot HGV Driver and Vehicle Checker

Allports Rental operates a growing fleet of more than 1,800 Vans, Trucks and Trailers throughout the UK. We offer a full range of Contract Hire and Rental services providing tailor‑made transport solutions to our expanding customer base.

Due to exciting growth in the business, we are seeking a HGV Vehicle Driver and Checker to join the Rental Operations team based at our Fradley Park Lichfield Rental Centre.

About the role:

Monday – Friday (45 hours) 06:00am – 16:00pm

Responsibilities include:

• Checking rental assets in and out using our App system.
• Ensuring operational safety of equipment like straps and tail lifts.
• Maintaining neat parking in the yard area.
• Conducting twice daily yard checks.
• Assisting with moving vehicles.
• Fuelling, loading/unloading and cleaning assets.
• Occasional driving for deliveries or collections.
• Customer service is emphasized as polite, courteous, and helpful.

Key activities and objectives:

The role supports customer satisfaction by maintaining rental fleet readiness and cleanliness, accurate asset check‑in/out procedures, adherence to site rules, reporting defects promptly, and providing driving cover during holidays.

Organising vehicles to a ready‑to‑rent stage with correct signage and ensuring all equipment functions correctly are also key tasks.

Team spirit and communication within the rental department and other company departments are crucial.

To succeed in this role applicants must be an excellent communicator and able to work well both as part of a team.

Our benefits package includes

• Competitive salary linked to experience
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) + option to buy 5 additional days
• Designated EAP service to support health and financial wellbeing
• Unlimited Refer a friend scheme (earn £750 for each referral)
• Birthday and Christmas gift vouchers
• Discounts for personal UK hotel stays
• Training and development opportunities for career progression
• Charity events throughout the year

What you will need:

• HGV 1 Licence
• Understanding of how to deliver exceptional face to face customer experience
• Knowledge of vehicle design and legislation
• Experience in Fleet hire is an advantage

If you would like to work for a company that is committed to delivering the very best in service and building robust relationships with customers, this position is for you.