HGV Class 1 Driver

Arnold Clark; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

33 days leave

Flexible leave

Discounts

Private healthcare

Pension

Training

Job summary

Arnold Clark in Stoke-on-Trent is looking for a reliable Class 1 HGV Driver to join our team, with responsibilities including delivering and collecting cars across the UK and handling both articulated and rigid car transporters.

The role offers a competitive basic salary, generous leave, private healthcare, pension, extensive training and employee discounts, with a focus on professionalism and customer service.

Qualifications

• Class 1 HGV driving qualification.
• Good communication skills.
• A team player.
• A valid driving licence and a minimum of one years’ driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading cars onto our state-of-the-art car transporter.
• Route planning on a daily basis.
• Communicating with customers and colleagues in a professional manner to ensure prompt delivery of vehicles.
• Inspecting cars for damage prior to collection and delivery.
• Maintaining the company’s high standards and ensuring customers have a positive overall experience.

Skills

Class 1 HGV driving qualification

Good communication skills

Team player

Valid driving licence

Job description

We are looking for a reliable Class 1 HGV Driver with a professional manner to join our team based in Stoke. The role will also involve travel across the UK.

We Offer

• £40,815 basic salary plus bonuses
• 33 days’ annual leave
• Flexible leave
• Generous employee discounts
• Private healthcare
• Workplace pension
• Extensive training
• and much more

Hours

Full time: Monday – Friday

About The Role

We are looking for individuals who are self-motivated and able to communicate well with others. The ideal candidate will need to interact with customers and staff in a professional manner. You will be required to deliver and collect cars from branches and customers throughout the UK, driving articulated and rigid car transporters.

Day-to-day duties

• Loading and unloading cars onto our state-of-the-art car transporter
• Route planning on a daily basis
• Communicating with customers and colleagues in a professional manner to ensure prompt delivery of vehicles
• Inspecting cars for damage prior to collection and delivery
• Maintaining the company’s high standards and ensuring customers have a positive overall experience

Essential Skills And Experience

• A Class 1 HGV driving qualification
• Good communication skills
• A team player
• A valid driving licence and a minimum of one years’ driving experience

Nice To Have But Not Essential

• Previous car transport experience would be beneficial but not essential
• Previous experience of multi-drop deliveries in London would be beneficial
• Full training will be provided by our in-house driver training team

Our Culture

Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do – diverse in our make-up, united in our goals.

To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark , visit our website.

Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.