Logistics Driver

Trustfordjobs; Long Marston CP; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Ford Privilege vehicle purchase scheme

Discount on Service, Bodyshop and Part

Volunteer day

Cycle to work purchase scheme

Job summary

TrustFord is recruiting for a full-time vehicle logistics/transport assistant at our site near CV37 8QR. You will move vehicles around the site and help with delivery to TrustFord locations and customers across the UK, while upholding high standards of customer service and vehicle care.

The role requires a valid full driving licence (2+ years), a strong customer-service mindset, and the ability to work with a team in a busy environment. Training and progression opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience driving commercial vehicles
• Full driving licence held for 2+ years
• Live within a 30 minute commute of CV37 8QR
• No disqualifications for careless or drink driving in last 11 years

Responsibilities

• Assist in moving vehicles around the site and deliver vehicles to TrustFord locations and customers across the UK
• Support a diverse team and ensure vehicles are protected and handled with care per protocols
• Provide customer-focused service and maintain professional standards on site including during induction

Skills

Customer service

Driving

Team player

Job description

We enjoy working together and can always rely on each other’s support.

We like the people we work with and respect how good they are at their jobs. We’re all part of a big network with lots of opportunity, but each location also has its own thriving family, built on co-operation and openness. You’ll be part of a great team who will always support you, and make sure you feel fully informed about the direction of the business and your role in it.

We are looking for applicants who can drive the standard in customer care. You'll be responsible to assist in the movement of vehicles around the site and the delivery of vehicles to TrustFord locations and our customers across the UK. You'll support a diverse team and ensure all vehicles are protected and handled with care in line with protocols. A helpful and professional manner as well as fantastic customer service skills are essential for this role.

If you have the dedication and energy to really make the most of this opportunity, then this could be the start of an exciting journey for you.

• Do you have experience driving commercial vehicles?


• Have you held your full driving license for over 2 years?


• Do you live within a 30 minute commute of CV37 8QR?


• Are you able to demonstrate drive, commitment and enthusiasm?


• Do you hold a full and valid driving license with no disqualifications for careless or drink driving offences within the past 11 years?

This role is full-time working 42.5 hours per week; Monday to Thursday and 1 in 4 Fridays.

With our structured approach to training and development, we offer real job security and every opportunity to progress.

In addition to receiving a competitive salary, for the right candidate this position will offer:

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) in addition to an annual leave purchase & sale scheme


• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance


• Ford Privilege vehicle purchase scheme


• Discount on Service, Bodyshop and Parts


• 1 day each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice


• Cycle to work purchase scheme

For your first 2 days in the business, you’ll be attending our fantastic residential induction academy. This is at a lovely hotel in the heart of the Northampton countryside, where you’ll learn all about our business before you start your new role.

Our PPA is what makes TrustFord. Our Network Groups support us in allowing for every colleague to respect and care for one another no matter what… be it your race, ability, gender, or who you love. This helps us to develop inclusive and diverse teams, truly representative of the communities that we operate in. We welcome applications from everyone. We work with our colleague network Groups - including our Race, LGBTQ+, Disability and Gender Networks to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - To help us be more inclusive, requests for flexible working will be considered at any point in your application or employment. Although we may deem this may not be suitable for every role, we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to contact our recruitment team to discuss any requirements you may have.

TrustFord is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on any grounds other than ability to carry out the job role.

All offers of employment are subject to a background check.