Driver

ZIGUP plc; Slough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Pension

Life assurance

Health benefits

Benefits App

Job summary

Northgate Vehicle Hire is seeking a Driver/Valeter. This role involves preparing vehicles to high standards through valeting and presentation, while also supporting branch driving duties such as moving vehicles between sites and assisting with collections and deliveries.

A full UK or EU driving licence is required, and no previous experience is necessary if you have a can-do attitude and a commitment to great service.

Qualifications

• Full UK or EU driving licence required.
• No prior experience needed; positive attitude and customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles to high standards through valeting and presentation.
• Assist with driving duties, moving vehicles between sites.
• Support with collections and deliveries as required.
• Be part of a busy team and help maintain service quality.

Skills

Driving licence

Valeting

Job description

Salary: £29,194 pa + bonus

Weekly Hours: 42.5 hours per week - uncludes Saturday working on rotational basis

As the UK’s leading vehicle rental specialists, we make a commitment to keep our customers mobile, that’s what we do.

As a Driver/Valeter, you take our award-winning service directly to our customers’ door and bring to life the Northgate experience. You don’t necessarily need any previous experience to join our team as a Driver or Valeter, just a ‘can-do’ attitude and the confidence to deliver a great service with a smile (plus, a full UK or EU driving licence too!).

Life as a Driver/Valeter with Northgate Vehicle Hire

This is a varied, hands-on role where the majority of your time will be spent preparing vehicles to the highest standards through valeting and presentation, ensuring they are clean, safe, and ready for customer use. Alongside this, you’ll also support the branch with driving duties, including moving vehicles between sites and assisting with collections and deliveries when required. Ideal for someone who takes pride in vehicle presentation and enjoys being part of a busy team environment.

We understand that you have a life and responsibilitiesoutside of work, so helping you find the right balancebetween the two is important to us - with a permanent contract and guaranteed hours, as a Driver/Valeterwe offer a long-term, stable role, which can also be a great opportunity to progress your career.

As a Driver/Valeter with Northgate Vehicle Hire, we offer:

Of course, a great basic salary, but there’s much more available for you at Northgate Vehicle Hire than just that. Some of our most popular benefits include (but aren’t limited to) …

• A fantasticquarterly bonusscheme (up to £1,418pa OTE)
• Startwith24days,increasingto26dayswithservice, plusthe flexibility tobuy or sellup to5 extra dayseach year. Of course,you’llhave public holidays too andanextra dayofftocelebrate your birthday!
• freelife assurance(2x your salary)
• well-beingservices (incl. 24/7 GP service, mental health support and physiotherapy + Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance)
• discounted, flexibleGym memberships
• exclusive colleague-onlyvehicle-leasingschemes
• pension&save-as-you-earnshare scheme
• OurBenefits Appoffering unlimited access to a huge range ofretailer discountsandcashback deals(incl. Tesco, Asda, Currys, B&Q & Wickes to name just a few)
• Stream Appfor all our colleagues - a Financial Wellbeing app that gives you morecontrol over your pay. Not only does it let you choosewhento get paid it also lets you put money aside each month and in addition you can getdiscountson your shopping, check what benefits you're eligible for and can even put you in touch with afinancial coach!

With over 60 branches nationwide, Northgate Vehicle Hire are the UK’s go-to provider of light commercial vehicle rental solutions, partnering with some of the country’s most well-known organisations. We have gained a reputation for being at the forefront of the LCV sector and for helping our customers when they need us most.

We’re also part of something bigger - ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. We are proud to have been awarded a King's Award for Enterprise in 2025, recognised for our commitment to promoting opportunity and supporting social mobility. Unlock your potential in an industry-leading business, surrounded by inspiring individuals and leaders, fuelled by the opportunity to thrive in your career.

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities, and abilities. If you need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, just let us know. We’re here to support you.

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