Driver

Hedin Automotive London Ltd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax efficient car scheme

Competitive salary package

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Discounts on Mercedes-Benz vehicles

Company pension

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Cycle to work discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Hedin Automotive is seeking a Dealership Driver for Mercedes-Benz of Dartford on a 12 month fixed-term maternity contract. You will transport vehicles safely, deliver an outstanding customer experience, and handle vehicle keys securely. The role requires 25+ years of age for insurance and a valid UK manual licence.

Working 45 hours weekly, Monday to Friday with occasional Saturdays on a rota. Join a team delivering operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience transporting and delivering vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service and clear communication.
• Reliable, punctual and self-motivated with a positive attitude.
• A valid UK manual driving licence and right to work in the UK.
• Must be 25 years or older for insurance purposes.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport vehicles between departments, dealerships and service centres.
• Guide and escort vehicles with care and professionalism to customers.
• Ensure secure handling and delivery of customer vehicles and keys.
• Maintain a positive, flexible approach with customers and colleagues.

Skills

Vehicle transport

Organisational skills

Customer service

Communication

Punctuality

Self-motivation

UK driving licence

Right to work in UK

Age 25+ for insurance

Job description

Hedin Automotive – Mercedes-Benz

Join Our Team as a Dealership Driver at - Mercedes-Benz of Dartford

We have an exciting opening for a Dealership Driver at Mercedes-Benz on a 12 month fixed term maternity contract. We pride ourselves in taking responsibility for the care, transportation, site logistics and on-time delivery of Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

You will thrive in this role if you possess the following skills, experience and behaviours:

• Previous experience in vehicle transportation and delivery, with a focus on safety and efficiency
• Strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail
• Genuine passion for providing excellent customer service
• Clear communication with planning abilitiesFlexible and eager to get involved in a variety of tasks with your wider team colleagues
• Reliable and punctual
• Self-motivation, with a positive attitude
• A valid and clean UK Manual Driving Licence and confidence in moving vehicles of all sizes
• A legal right to work in the UK
• 25+years of age for vehicle insurance purposes

Dealership Driver Key Responsibilities

• Safely and confidently transport vehicles between departments, dealerships, service centres, and other key destinations
• Deliver an outstanding customer experience - guiding and escorting vehicles with care and professionalism
• Accuracy in the secure handling and delivery of customer vehicles and keys
• Positive, can-do attitude and flexible approach to every customer and colleague interaction

Benefits of working with Hedin Automotive

• Tax efficient car scheme
• Competitive salary package
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Exceptional discounts on Mercedes-Benz vehicles and accessories
• Enrolment in company pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Preferential rates for vehicle service and maintenance for you and your family
• Access to online benefits platform offering cycle to work and shopping discounts
• Opportunities for ongoing professional and personal development - we invest in developing talent!

Summary of the Dealership Driver Role:

• Full-time position based at Mercedes-Benz of Dartford
• Working hours: 45 per week, Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturdays on a rota basis
• Typical working hours: 08:00 to 18:00

If you're passionate about delivering operational excellence and creating memorable experiences for our Mercedes-Benz clients, we’d love to hear from you at your earliest convenience. Hedin Automotive value diversity and are committed to building an inclusive team - so we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds to consider joining us.

Hedin Automotive conducts thorough employment checks, including work authorisation, address verification, and criminal record checks, as part of our recruitment process. Discover more about career opportunities with Hedin Automotive by visiting our website at https://www.hedinautomotive.co.uk/