Fleet Transport Operative & Driver - Vehicle Prep Pro

Driver Hire Preston; Chorley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Driver Hire Preston in Chorley is seeking five Transport Operatives/Drivers to join a busy fleet servicing nationwide coverage. You will work 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours weekly, with responsibilities that include inspecting vehicles, valeting, applying decals, minor repairs, and ensuring regulatory compliance before hire.

Candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and be able to work under pressure, coordinating with workshop and fleet teams to prioritise vehicle prep and maintain

Qualifications

• A full UK or EU driving licence.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with a keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Inspect returned commercial vehicles for damage, defects, or compliance issues.
• Carry out vehicle valeting and cleaning to meet presentation standards.
• Apply customer-specific decals, signage and livery as required.
• Undertake minor repairs and rectification work including basic bodywork and fittings.
• Ensure all regulatory and company compliance requirements are met before hire.
• Complete pre-hire inspections and quality checks.
• Move vehicles between sites, workshops, and customer locations.
• Liaise with workshop, operations and fleet teams to prioritise prep activities.
• Work safely and in line with Health & Safety policies.
• Maintain a clean, organised workspace.

Skills

Full UK/EU driving licence

Team player

Under pressure

Attention to detail

Initiative

Independent workload management

Vehicle compliance knowledge

Job description

Driver Hire Preston in Chorley is seeking five Transport Operatives/Drivers to join a busy fleet servicing nationwide coverage. You will work 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours weekly, with responsibilities that include inspecting vehicles, valeting, applying decals, minor repairs, and ensuring regulatory compliance before hire.

Candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and be able to work under pressure, coordinating with workshop and fleet teams to prioritise vehicle prep and maintain