HGV Class C Driver

Solus - an Aviva company; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

Pension

33 days holiday

Aviva discounts

Save As You Earn

Parental leave

Wellbeing tools

Job summary

Solus is seeking a HGV Class C Driver for a 12-month contract in Barnsley. You will join a team reporting to the Transport Controller, responsible for collecting and delivering vehicles after repair and ensuring timely service for customers.

The role emphasizes prior HGV experience, strong customer focus, and dedication to completing paperwork accurately, with a competitive salary and benefits typical for UK logistics roles.

Qualifications

• Experience driving HGV Class C or similar
• Customer-focused with strong handling skills
• Ability to follow procedures and complete paperwork

Responsibilities

• Collect and deliver cars within agreed timescales; ensure cash/credit transactions are accounted for and processed per procedures
• Complete damage forms; take photos; obtain customer signature
• Highlight defects during loading/unloading and handover; report to Production Manager
• Ensure all jobs are referenced and filed on completion

Skills

HGV driving

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

At Solus, all roles are critical in delivering quality repairs for our customers and keeping our workshops moving. As we continue to invest in our future and strengthen our operational capability, we’re looking for a HGV Class C driver.

HGV Class C Driver

This is 12 month contract

Responsibilities

What you’ll be doing

Our HGV drivers are kept busy in this role to get our customers back on the road quickly. We'd love you bring your previous experience to this role. You will work within a team of other drivers reporting to your Transport Controller

As a Class C HGV Driver, we want you to bring your previous experience to the team. You will collect and deliver vehicles before and after repair, working to deadlines to meet our customer's needs.

• You will have responsibility for collecting and delivering cars within the agreed timescales, ensuring that the customer receives the very best possible service on collection and delivery of their car, ensuring all cash and credit card transactions are accounted for and that all transactions are processed following company procedures.
• You will complete forms toindicateany damage on the car and specify accident-related damage and highlight any old damage, take digital photographs - and gain a signature from the customer.
• You will highlight any defectsidentifiedduring loading/unloading of vehicles or as identified at the handover of the vehicle to the customer and bring to the attention of the Production Manager.
• You will also ensure all jobs are referenced and filed on completion of job.

Qualifications

Who we’re looking for

• All roles are at the heart of our business, and you'll need be enthusiastic, upbeat and committed to delivering the best repair service.
• You would have previous experience in a similar role with the following skills
• You will have experience driving HGV class 2 vehicles and within recovery.
• You will be very customer-focused and have great customer handling skills.

Solus, who are owned by Aviva, are one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average and a 4.6/5 star customer rating. With an award-winning apprenticeship programme and winners of other recognised industry awards Solus are proud to be shaping the future of vehicle repair.

Why Join Solus?

• Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts.
• Share in Aviva’s success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme.
• Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
• Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access.