Trade Plate Driver - Carlisle

American President Lines; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday buy scheme

Pension

Life assurance

Job summary

CEVA Logistics UK&I is expanding its Carlisle site and recruiting multiple Trade Plate Drivers to join a growing team. You will handle prestige cars for leasing companies, dealerships and online retailers, combining driving duties with promotional activities to represent client brands.

The role consists of 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 07:00-14:30, with overtime potential. Applicants must be over 25 for insurance purposes. The pay rate is £12.86 per hour.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience driving both manual and automatic vehicles.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Interest in EV technologies and traditional fuel vehicles.
• Basic IT skills and attention to detail.
• Valid driving licence with no more than 6 points.

Responsibilities

• Deliver vehicles to end customers, leasing companies, dealerships and retailers nationwide.
• Drive a wide range of vehicles safely and confidently, manual and automatic.
• Act as a brand ambassador during vehicle handovers and document signatures.
• Provide a high-quality customer experience with up-to-date vehicle knowledge.
• Maintain professionalism and customer service at every interaction.
• Follow all health and safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Driving

Customer service

Communication

IT basics

Attention to detail

Education

Valid driving license

Job description

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Cumbria, GB

Trade Plate Driver - Carlisle

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.

At CEVA Logistics, weRise inMotion. Your career is always on the move,growingas fast and as far as your ambition takes you. Join a global team ofnearly 200nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging new paths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world. The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. This is more than a job.It’sa journey on which you rise.

YOUR ROLE

Our Carlisle 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/ Monday-Friday 07:00-14:30 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.

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. IND3