HGV Driver

Copart UK Limited; England; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle remarketing company in the UK is recruiting an HGV Driver to work from their Westbury Operation Centre. This full-time role involves loading, collecting, and delivering accident-damaged vehicles. Ideal candidates should have an HGV Licence and a current CPC, with a strong focus on communication and customer service skills. Comprehensive training is provided. Benefits include competitive salary, holiday, health and wellness plans, and pension scheme.

Benefits

23 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Healthcare Cash Plan

Contributory workplace pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life insurance coverage

Company uniform and PPE

Qualifications

• HGV Driver must possess a Cat C licence and have current CPC.
• Experience in both rural and urban driving is essential.
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Load, collect, and deliver accident-damaged vehicles.
• Perform vehicle inspections and report any issues.
• Comply with legal standards and company policies.

Skills

HGV Licence Class 1 or Class 2

Current CPC

Understanding of EC Drivers Hours

Driving experience in rural and urban environments

Great communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Attention to detail

Confidence in using handheld devices

Adaptability

Car transportation or recovery experience

Job description

We are recruiting an HGV Driver to join our team, working from our Operation Centre in Westbury, BA13 4WD. As a Car Transporter Driver, you'll load, collect, and deliver accident‑damaged vehicles, often requiring physical effort. This full‑time, Monday to Friday role offers a great work‑life balance with no bank holiday work. Copart is a global leader in online vehicle remarketing and recycling, partnering with insurance companies, banks, and automotive businesses. Drivers must comply with legal and company standards, performing vehicle inspections and reporting any issues. No transporter experience? No worries – we’ll provide 3 weeks of one‑on‑one training and ongoing CPC training. If you have a Cat C licence, you can upskill to C+E after completing your probation.

• HGV Licence Class 1 or Class 2
• Current CPC
• A good understanding of the EC Drivers Hours and Working Time regulations using a Tachograph
• Driving experience in both rural and urban environments
• Great communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Confident in using handheld devices with basic IT application experience
• Adaptable, with the ability to organise and adjust your working day
• Car transportation or recovery experience
• After training, a reasonable salary expectation based on an average of 7 vehicle collections per day would be approximately £45,076 per annum.
• 23 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and an extra day for a personal special occasion.
• Pay day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Company uniform and PPE
• Annual CPC training
• Health & Wellness: Healthcare Cash Plan, allowing you to claim cash back on a range of healthcare products and services including dental, optical, chiropody, and specialist consultations, tests, and scans and Virtual GP access.
• Contributory workplace pension scheme for financial security.
• Purchase shares in our global company at a discounted rate.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and access to fitness videos and gym discounts.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Exclusive discounts through our deals hub for savings on everyday purchases and family activities.

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references. Copart is an equal opportunity employer, proudly hiring a diverse workforce. Discrimination is expressly forbidden and we therefore kindly welcome all applications.