Trade Plate Driver- Bedford

American President Lines; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

CEVA Logistics is expanding its Bedford site and seeks multiple Trade Plate Drivers. You will deliver vehicles to customers nationwide, act as a brand ambassador, and ensure a high-quality customer experience while representing CEVA professionally.

The role involves 35 hours per week with potential overtime. Applicants must be over 25 years old due to insurance requirements, with a pay rate of £12.86 per hour.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience driving manual and automatic vehicles.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Knowledge of latest EV technologies and traditional fuel vehicles.
• Basic IT skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Valid driving license with no more than 6 points.

Responsibilities

• Deliver vehicles to customers nationwide.
• Drive a range of vehicles, manual and automatic.
• Hand over vehicles, explain controls and collect signatures.
• Provide high-quality customer experience with knowledge of brands/models.
• Represent CEVA Logistics professionally at every handover.
• Follow health and safety policies at all times.

Skills

Driving (manual & automatic)

Customer service

IT basics

Attention to detail

Valid driving license (≤6 points)

Job description

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

YOUR ROLE

Our Bedford site is expanding, and we’re looking for multiple Trade Plate Drivers to join our growing team. This is a great opportunity if you enjoy driving, variety in your day, and working with high-quality vehicles.

You will handle prestige cars for leasing companies, dealerships, and online retailers, combining driving duties with promotional activities to represent and enhance the visibility of our brands. Alongside driving, you’ll act as a brand ambassador, professionally representing our clients and enhancing brand visibility at every handover.

The role will see you working 35 hours per week with the opportunity to gain overtime. Due to insurance requirements, applicants must be over 25 years of age. The pay rate for this role is £12.86 per hour.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Delivering vehicles efficiently and safely to end customers, leasing companies, dealerships, and retailers nationwide.
• Driving a wide range of vehicles confidently and responsibly, including both manual and automatic transmissions and varying engine sizes.
• Acting as a brand ambassador by professionally handing over vehicles, explaining key controls and features, and completing all required documentation and signatures.
• Providing a consistently high-quality, engaging customer experience, supported by up-to-date knowledge of vehicle brands and models.
• Representing the company and its clients with exceptional professionalism and customer service at every interaction.
• Following all health and safety policies and procedures at all times.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Our ideal candidate will have extensive experience driving both manual and automatic vehicles. You should possess excellent customer service and communication skills, demonstrating a genuine enthusiasm and knowledge about the latest electric vehicle technologies, as well as traditional fuel vehicles. Additionally, it is essential to have a basic understanding of IT skills and a meticulous eye for detail.

To be successful in this role, you must hold a valid driving license with no more than 6 points.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.

CEVA Logistics UK&I is committed to attracting, acquiring and retaining the best possible candidates in an equal and inclusive way that is consistent with employment legislation and best practice. We aim to select the best available person for every vacancy irrespective of age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and marital or civil partnership status.
Please note that candidates will be subject to the necessary right to work checks for the UK and Ireland. IND2

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