Professional Vehicle Collection & Recovery Driver

Ecopart; Crumlin; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecopart is seeking a motivated Vehicle Collection Driver to join our growing team in the UK. The role involves collecting scrap and auction vehicles, ensuring safe loading/unloading, and maintaining the company lorry to a high standard.

You will contact customers, arrange collection times, and support yard operations. A clean UK driving licence and experience with commercial vehicles are essential, along with basic mechanical knowledge and road transport compliance.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full clean UK driving licence.
• Experience driving commercial vehicles in a professional setting.
• Knowledge of tachograph rules and road transport legislation.
• Basic mechanical knowledge to identify defects.

Responsibilities

• Lorry driving duties, including vehicle collections and deliveries.
• Collecting scrap and auction vehicles from private customers and recovery operators.
• Contacting customers to confirm collection times, locations, and access requirements.
• Washing, cleaning, and maintaining the company lorry to a high standard.
• Assisting office staff with organising and coordinating collections.
• Handling cash safely and responsibly when required.
• Providing general support around the yard during quieter periods.
• Ensuring all paperwork, collection notes, and customer signatures are completed accurately.
• Following all company policies, safety procedures, and legal requirements.
• Representing the company professionally at all times when dealing with customers and partners.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Experience driving lorries

Vehicle checks & defect reporting

Driver hours & tachograph

Route planning

Customer service

Basic computer/handheld device use

Safety compliance

Tools

Transport management software

Handheld devices

Job description

Ecopart is seeking a motivated Vehicle Collection Driver to join our growing team in the UK. The role involves collecting scrap and auction vehicles, ensuring safe loading/unloading, and maintaining the company lorry to a high standard.

You will contact customers, arrange collection times, and support yard operations. A clean UK driving licence and experience with commercial vehicles are essential, along with basic mechanical knowledge and road transport compliance.