Service Driver

Evans Halshaw; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bankhol

Birthday day off

Family Leave Policies

Salary Sacrifice car

Volunteer day

Long service anniversaries

Career growth training

Cycle to work

High street discounts

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Lithia UK, at Stratstone Southend Mercedes-Benz, is hiring a Service Driver with a base salary of £29,741 and 33 days holiday plus benefits. You will collect and deliver vehicles, coordinate loan car movements, perform basic vehicle checks, and support the service team while upholding brand standards.

Applicants should hold a full UK manual driving licence, have driving/delivery experience, and demonstrate strong communication and time-management skills to ensure smooth customer handovers.

Qualifications

• Valid full UK manual driving licence.
• Experience driving/delivering across routes and vehicles.
• Strong communication and rapport with customers and colleagues.
• Ability to plan routes and manage time in a busy dealership.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding service and representing the brand.

Responsibilities

• Collect and deliver customer vehicles safely and on time.
• Coordinate loan and company vehicle movements.
• Perform basic vehicle checks before and after transport.
• Be a reliable point of contact ensuring professional support.
• Assist the aftersales team with vehicle movements and day-to-day logistics.
• Maintain professionalism and represent the brand positively.

Skills

Full UK manual licence

Driving/delivery experience

Strong communication

Route planning/time management

Job description

Stratstone Southend Mercedes-Benz

Basic salary of £29,741, pension, life assurance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services

As a Service Driver, you'll play an important part in creating an effortless experience for our customers. You'll safely collect and return vehicles, ensuring each handover is smooth, professional and stress-free. Every journey matters- whether transporting customer cars, assisting with loan vehicles or supporting the service team within the dealership.

You'll be the friendly face that represents both our team and brand, helping to keep things running efficiently behind the scenes while delivering outstanding service every step of the way.

Your Journey as a Service Driver:

• Collect and deliver customer vehicles safety and on time, ensuring each handover is seamless
• Co-ordinate the movement of loan and company vehicles across the dealership and surrounding areas
• Perform basic vehicle checks before and after transport to ensure cars are clean, well-presented, and ready for customers
• Be a reliable and friendly point of contact, ensuring customers receive professional support during vehicle transport
• Assist the aftersales team with vehicle movements around the dealership and support day-to-day logistics
• Uphold the highest standards of professionalism, representing our brand positively at all times

Do you have what it takes to be a Stratstone colleague? We're looking for someone who has:

• A full UK manual driving licence is essential, with the confidence to drive a range of vehicles
• Previous driving/delivery experience throughout multiple transport routes and with a range of vehicles
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with customers and colleagues
• The ability to plan travel routes, manage time effectively and work productively as part of a busy team
• Genuine commitment to delivering outstanding services and representing our brand with pride

What we can offer you:

• Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love
• Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday
• Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you're supported when it matters most
• Access a new car through our Salary Sacrifice scheme and enjoy a smarter way to drive
• Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart
• We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that's why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities
• Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme
• Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding
• Know someone perfect for Lithia UK? Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme

At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people:

As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we're passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values-Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!-fuel everything we do. Join us, and you'll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you're ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we'd love to have you with us on this journey.

Lithia UK are an equal opportunities employer, and we are proud members of Automotive 30% Club, Diversity in Retail and Inclusive Companies. We welcome all applications regardless of age, race, religion, disability, gender or sexual identity, marital status, socio-economic background or Veteran status. We will also consider qualified applicants with prior criminal convictions, in accordance with the law.