HGV Class 1 Driver – UK Vehicle Transport & Recovery

Charles Trent Ltd; Poole; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted petrol

Staff discount on parts

Health plan after probation

Critical illness cover

Death in service

Family day

Volunteer day

Additional holiday after 3 years

Pension increases after 5 years

Job summary

Charles Trent Ltd in Poole is seeking a transport driver to operate a modern seven-car transporter across UK routes, collecting end-of-life and other vehicles. The role includes loading, securing and occasional winching of vehicles, plus depot transfers and timely paperwork.

Hours are Monday to Friday, averaging 48 hours per week. The position requires a valid HGV CE licence, CPC and DIGI card, and strong attention to detail; benefits include holiday and pension enhancements after years of

Qualifications

• HGV Class 1 CE licence required.
• CPC and DIGI card valid and in date.
• Knowledge of drivers' hours and regulations.
• Literate and numerate with good attention to detail.
• Mechanically minded with problem solving ability.
• Good with customers and professional on the road.

Responsibilities

• Drive a modern seven-car transporter across UK routes.
• Collect end-of-life, insurance and accident-damaged vehicles from customers.
• Load, secure and occasionally winch non-running vehicles.
• Carry out depot-to-depot transfers when required.
• Complete all paperwork accurately and on time.
• Work closely with transport, operations and material handling teams.
• Occasionally undertake night-out duties (paid extra).
• Work 48 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Skills

HGV CE licence

CPC and DIGI card

Drivers' hours knowledge

Literate and numerate

Mechanical minded

Customer relations

Transporter/vehicle recovery exp

Job description

Charles Trent Ltd in Poole is seeking a transport driver to operate a modern seven-car transporter across UK routes, collecting end-of-life and other vehicles. The role includes loading, securing and occasional winching of vehicles, plus depot transfers and timely paperwork.

Hours are Monday to Friday, averaging 48 hours per week. The position requires a valid HGV CE licence, CPC and DIGI card, and strong attention to detail; benefits include holiday and pension enhancements after years of