HGV Roamer / Tramper Driver

Copart Inc; Sandycroft; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Cash Plan

Contributory pension

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym discounts

Life Assurance

Job summary

Copart is seeking Roamer/Tramper HGV drivers for its Chester Operation Centre with travel across the UK. You will cover holiday shifts, support busy periods, and stay away 3–4 nights weekly, earning generous allowances and a substantial annual pay package.

You’ll typically travel to Copart operation centres nationwide, enjoying 23 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, plus additional personal days and a pension plan. DBS checks and right-to-work proofs required.

Qualifications

• Ability to load, transport and unload vehicles safely.
• Carry out vehicle inspections and report damage accurately.
• Deliver excellent customer service at collections and deliveries.
• Follow all driving standards and legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely loading, transporting and unloading vehicles.
• Carrying out vehicle inspections and reporting any damage.
• Delivering excellent customer service at every collection and delivery.
• Operating safely while following all legal and company driving standards.
• Using handheld technology to manage daily workload.

Skills

Vehicle loading

Vehicle inspection

Customer service

Safe driving

Handheld tech use

Adaptability

Tools

Handheld devices

Basic IT systems

Job description

As one of our Car Transporter Drivers, you'll play an important role in keeping the automotive industry moving. Every day is different as you collect, transport and deliver accident-damaged vehicles for some of the UK's leading insurers, fleet operators and automotive businesses. Your responsibilities will include:

• Safely loading, transporting and unloading vehicles
• Carrying out vehicle inspections and reporting any damage
• Delivering excellent customer service at every collection and delivery
• Operating safely while following all legal and company driving standards
• Using handheld technology to manage your daily workload

This is an active role that involves physical work as well as driving.

• HGV Class 1 (C+E) or Class 2 (Cat C) licence
• Current Driver CPC
• Good understanding of Drivers' Hours and Working Time Regulations
• Experience driving in both urban and rural environments
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Good attention to detail
• Confidence using handheld devices and basic IT systems
• The ability to plan your day and adapt to changing priorities
• Previous vehicle recovery or car transporter experience is beneficial, but not essential.

Looking for a driving role that offers great earning potential and no bank holiday working?

We're looking for Roamer/Tramper HGV Drivers to join our team at our Chester Operation Centre.

If you enjoy travelling and no two weeks being the same, our Roamer/Tramper role could be for you. Based from Chester you'll travel to Copart Operation Centres across the UK, providing holiday cover and additional support during busy periods. You'll typically stay away from home 3-4 nights each week and receive generous additional allowances. What's in it for you?

• Earn approximately £52,516 per year (based on an average of 7 vehicle collections per day)
• £3,000 annual Roamer allowance
• £45 overnight allowance for every night away (£30 tax free)
• Monday to Friday working
• No bank holiday working
• The opportunity to work across different locations throughout the UK, In addition to great earning potential, you'll also enjoy:
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• An additional day off for a special personal occasion
• Paid volunteering day each year
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Contributory pension scheme
• Exclusive employee discounts on shopping, travel and family days out
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Gym discounts and wellbeing resources
• Life Assurance
• Employee share purchase plan

All offers of employment are subject to proof of the right to work in the UK, satisfactory references and a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. If you're looking for a stable, rewarding driving career with a company that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.