HGV Class 1 Driver / Workshop Assistant

Daf Trucks Uk Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major vehicle dealer in Norwich seeks an HGV Class 1 Driver and Workshop Assistant to handle vehicle collection and delivery. The role involves general workshop duties, cleaning trucks, and may require occasional longer journeys. Ideal candidates will have a valid UK Class 1 licence, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work locally without the need for overnight stays. Competitive salary and various benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Local work

Enhanced pay for weekend shifts

Training and development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Pension

Life insurance scheme

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Valid UK Class 1 licence required.
• Strong customer service skills are essential.
• Mechanical knowledge is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Basic computer skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Collection and delivery of vehicles within Norwich and surrounding areas.
• Occasional longer journeys to other dealerships.
• Testing cars as required by license.
• Cleaning trucks as necessary.
• Performing general workshop caretaker duties.

Skills

Customer focused

Excellent communication skills

PC Literate

Education

UK Class 1 licence

Mechanical knowledge (advantage)

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver / Workshop Assistant (Thursday - Sunday) Ford and Slater are one of the UK's largest DAF Truck dealers groups with 16 locations from Norwich to Birtley in the North East, employing over 900 staff whilst remaining a family run business.

We currently have a vacancy for an HGV Class 1 Driver (Collection and Delivery) in the fantastic team at our DAF Trucks dealership in Norwich.

Responsibilities

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

Shift pattern

Thursday to Sunday, 07:30 - 18:00 (with a 30 minute unpaid break each shift)

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Local work, no Tramping Saturday & Sunday working hours paid at an enhanced rate.
• Excellent DAF Training & development opportunities - in house and manufacturer's Career Progression Opportunities
• Employee Of the Month Competition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension
• Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work scheme