Driver

Stratstone; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bankhol

Birthday day off

Family Leave policies

Salary Sacrifice car scheme

Volunteer day

Long service anniversaries

Training & career growth

Cycle to work

High street discounts

Referral scheme

Job summary

Stratstone Southend Mercedes-Benz is offering a 1-month fixed-term Sales Driver role with immediate start to support during a busy period. Basic salary is £29,741 with access to company discounts on used cars, leasing deals and aftersales services.

You’ll deliver vehicles safely and on time, perform basic vehicle checks, act as a friendly contact for customers, assist with movements and logistics, and uphold professional standards to leave a lasting impression.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence is essential.
• Previous driving/delivery experience across multiple routes and vehicles.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build rapport with customers and colleagues.
• Ability to plan travel routes, manage time effectively and work in a busy team.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding service and representing the brand.

Responsibilities

• Deliver vehicles to customers, dealerships and suppliers safely, on time and in excellent condition.
• Carry out basic vehicle checks before and after transport to ensure each car is presented to a first-class customer standard.
• Be a reliable and friendly point of contact, ensuring customers receive professional support during vehicle transport.
• Assist the sales team with vehicle movements around the dealership and support day-to-day logistics.
• Uphold the highest standards of professionalism, representing our brand positively and with pride at all times.

Skills

Driving experience

Communication

Time management

Job description

Stratstone Southend Mercedes-Benz

1-Month Fixed-Term Opportunity – Immediate Start

Join our team for a 1-month fixed-term position, starting immediately, to support us during a particularly busy period.

Basic salary of £29,741, exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services

As a Sales Driver, you’ll play an important part in creating an effortless experience for our customers. You’ll be responsible for delivering vehicles safely and on time while creating a first-class impression for our customers. Every journey matters, whether you’re collecting vehicles from suppliers, moving cars between sites, or delivering vehicles directly to customers’ homes. You’ll ensure that every handover is seamless, professional, and leaves a lasting impression.

You’ll be the friendly face that represents both our team and our brand, helping to keep things running efficiently behind the scenes while delivering outstanding service every step of the way.

Your Journey as a Sales Driver:

• Deliver vehicles to customers, dealerships and suppliers safely, on time and in excellent condition
• Carry out basic vehicle checks before and after transport to ensure each car is presented to a first-class customer standard.
• Be a reliable and friendly point of contact, ensuring customers receive professional support during vehicle transport.
• Assist the sales team with vehicle movements around the dealership and support day-to-day logistics
• Uphold the highest standards of professionalism, representing our brand positively and with pride at all times

Do you have what it takes to be a Stratstone colleague? We’re looking for someone who has:

• A full UK manual driving licence is essential, with the confidence to drive a range of vehicles
• Previous driving/delivery experience throughout multiple transport routes and with a range of vehicles
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with customers and colleagues
• The ability to plan travel routes, manage time effectively and work productively as part of a busy team
• Genuine commitment to delivering outstanding services and representing our brand with pride

What we can offer you:

• Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love
• Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday
• Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you’re supported when it matters most
• Access a new car through our Salary Sacrifice scheme and enjoy a smarter way to drive
• Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart
• We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that’s why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities
• Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme
• Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding
• Know someone perfect for Lithia UK? Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme

At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people:

As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we’re passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—fuel everything we do. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you’re ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we’d love to have you with us on this journey.

Lithia UK are an equal opportunities employer, and we are proud members of Automotive 30% Club, Diversity in Retail and Inclusive Companies. We welcome all applications regardless of age, race, religion, disability, gender or sexual identity, marital status, socio-economic background or Veteran status. We will also consider qualified applicants with prior criminal convictions, in accordance with the law.

We want your recruitment journey to be unique to you and as accessible as possible. If you need any additional support with your application or have specific requirements at any stage, please let us know via email: [e-mail]. Our team will be happy to support you throughout every stage of the process.