HGV Class 1 Car Transporter Drivers - UK wide

Groupe CAT company; Tendring; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Bonus schemes

25 days leave

In-house training

CPC training

Uniform & PPE

Company pension

Sick pay

Parking sites

Job summary

Groupe CAT, a leading UK automotive logistics provider, is recruiting Car Transporter Drivers to move vehicles for major automotive brands across the UK. Join a dynamic, collaborative team in a structured, safety‑driven environment with real opportunities for career progression.

You’ll hold a HGV Class 1 licence (CE), CPC, a valid digital tachograph card and have excellent customer service and communication skills.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 1 Licence (CE) is required.
• Digital tachograph card required.
• CPC qualification required.
• No more than 6 points on licence.

Responsibilities

• Move vehicles across the UK for major automotive brands.
• Inspect and report vehicle condition and delivery documentation.
• Collaborate with transport planners, drivers and sites to ensure on-time deliveries.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Relationship building

Professionalism

Teamwork

Problem solving

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Time management

Conflict resolution

Education

HGV Class 1 Licence (CE)

Digital tachograph card

CPC qualification

Job description

GIVE YOUR CAREER A BOOST!

Here, every talent counts.
Joining our team means becoming part of a dynamic, innovative and rapidly evolving environment, where everyone has the opportunity to grow, express themselves and make a difference.

Whether you're just starting out or an experienced professional, we offer a collaborative environment, varied roles and real opportunities for career progression.

Good news: our Road Operations Department is recruiting for Car Transporter Drivers

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY ROLE

At the heart of our business, you will play a key role in moving vehicles across the UK for some of the nation's leading automotive brands. Groupe CAT is a leading Automotive Logistics company within the UK car delivery industry.

YOUR PROFILE

• Holder of HGV Class 1 Licence (CE)
• Hold a valid digital tachograph card
• CPC qualification (required)
• Transporter experience (preferred)
• No more than 6 points on your licence

Interpersonal skills

• Good communication: skills for clear and professional communication with customers, dealerships, collection and delivery sites, and internal transport teams.
• Customer Service: representing the company positively when delivering vehicles and dealing with customer queries or concerns.
• Relationship Building: Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with customers, colleagues, planners, and site contacts.
• Professionalism: Demonstrating a courteous, respectful, and positive attitude at all times.
• Teamwork: Working closely with transport planners, logistics teams, and fellow drivers to ensure deliveries are completed efficiently.
• Problem Solving: Remaining calm and finding practical solutions when faced with delays, access issues, vehicle defects, or schedule changes.
• Adaptability: Responding positively to changing priorities, routes, and customer requirements.
• Attention to Detail: Accurately completing vehicle inspections, delivery documentation, and reporting any damage or defects.
• Time Management: Managing delivery schedules effectively while keeping customers and colleagues informed of any delays.
• Conflict Resolution: Handling complaints or challenging situations professionally and diplomatically.

WHAT WE OFFER

• The opportunity to develop within a structured and stable organisation, offering robust processes whilst encouraging innovation and continuous improvement.
• Work in a friendly and collaborative environment, where mutual support is at the heart of professional relationships.
• Benefit from opportunities for professional development and skills enhancement within a large, well-established group.

BENEFITS

• Excellent rates of pay and bonus schemes
• Annual loyalty and attendance bonuses
• 25 days paid annual leave
• Comprehensive in-house training
• Product specific validation/training
• Paid CPC training
• Company uniform, all-weather PPE
• Company pension
• Sick pay
• Multiple parking sites to suit home/work life balance - can be discussed on application