HGV Class 1 Driver - Leicester

Ford & Slater Limited; England; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local work

DAF training

In-house development

Employee of the Month

Employee Assistance Program

Pension

Life insurance

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work

Job summary

Ford & Slater Limited in Leicestershire is seeking an HGV Class 1 Driver / Workshop Assistant. This dual role covers collection and delivery of vehicles within Leicestershire and nearby areas, occasional road testing, and general workshop caretaker duties when not driving.

The ideal candidate holds a UK Class 1 licence (ideally clean), is customer‑focused with good communication, and is PC literate. Shift pattern is alternate weeks, 08:00–16:30 or 10:30–19:00 with a 30‑minute unpaid break; local

Qualifications

• Must hold UK Class 1 licence (ideally clean).
• Customer-focused with excellent communication skills.
• PC literate; basic mechanical knowledge advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collection / delivery of vehicles within Leicestershire and surrounding areas; longer ad hoc journeys to other Ford & Slater dealerships.
• Occasional road testing of vehicles (subject to licence restrictions).
• General workshop caretaker duties when not driving.

Skills

Customer-focused

Excellent communication

PC literacy

Job description

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, we can offer you:

• Local work, no Tramping
• An hourly rate of up to £15.82 (depending on your Class 1 driver experience)
• Excellent DAF Training & development opportunities - in house and manufacturers'
• Employee Of the Month Competition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension
• Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work scheme

The HGV Class 1 Driver / Workshop Assistant responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• This is a duel role - Collection / delivery of vehicles from / to customers within Leicestershire and the surrounding areas. Ad hoc longer journeys to other Ford & Slater dealerships.
• Occasional road testing of vehicles (subject to licence restrictions).
• General Workshop caretaker duties when not driving.

Who are we looking for as our HGV Class 1 Driver / Workshop Assistant:

• You must hold a valid UK Class 1 licence (ideally clean).
• Be a customer focused individual with excellent communication skills.
• Any mechanical knowledge would be an advantage but not essential.
• PC Literate.

Shift pattern: Alternate weeks, Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30 / 10:30 - 19:00 (with a 30 minute unpaid break each shift)

As anequal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate and are committed to provide equal opportunities, a fully inclusive work environment and fairness for all.