Trade Plater Driver

Woodside Logistics Group; Ballyclare; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and transportation company based in Ballyclare seeks a Trade Plate Driver to manage vehicle deliveries. The ideal candidate must have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a full driving license. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and various benefits including a healthcare plan and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Fully funded healthcare plan

Long service recognition

Cycle to work scheme

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Familiarity with operating in-car infotainment systems and hand-held devices.
• Full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Complete paperwork and electronic documentation accurately.
• Inspect vehicles for damage and make relevant notations.
• Prepare demonstration vehicles for delivery.

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Trade Plate Driver

Department: Woodside Motorfreight

Responsible to: Director / Line Manager / Driver Trainer

Location: Ballynure

Shifts available: Monday - Friday

About the Company

Woodside Motorfreight has a reputation for market leading quality, compliance and efficiency. We are searching for high calibre, professional Trade Plate driver to join our team serving the motor industry, including manufacturers, dealer networks, auction houses and end users throughout the UK & Ireland.

The Person

We require a driver who has the ability to work as part of a team, has a keen eye for detail, is confident in the use of smart phones and is reliable and conscientious with a flexible attitude toward work.

The Role and Responsibilities

• To ensure all paperwork and electronic documentation is completed accurately, including additional vehicle condition reports, signed by the relevant parties in the appropriate places, and submitted where necessary, this will also include the use and management of a hand held electronic device.
• You will inspect thoroughly all vehicles for damage, wear and tear, mileage and shortages, and make notations on the relevant paperwork. You will then ensure that damage is countersigned by the contact person at the collection point.
• You may on occasion be required to prepare demonstration vehicles for delivery to customers. This will include washing the exterior of vehicles, cleaning the interior, and fuelling if required.

Rate of pay

• Basic - £12.71 per hour
• Overtime Sat - £14.80 per hour
• Overtime Sun - £19.38 per hour

Contract type: Monday - Friday

Essential Criteria

• Well presented, professional individual with excellent communication and customer service skills
• Familiar with operating in-car infotainment systems and hand-held electronic devices including tablets & smart phones.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Team player
• Strong communication and administration skills
• Organised and methodical approach
• Ability to deal with sensitive customer circumstances
• Full driving license

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience working within the motor industry e.g. sales, body work, in-car infotainment systems
• Class 1 HGV Categories advantageous

Other Benefits

• Fully funded healthcare plan with Health shield
• Long service recognition
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunities for personal development
• Role specific training

Our Diversity and Inclusion commitments

Woodside Logistics Group is committed to having an inclusive workplace where every employee feels they belong. If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact us.

The company operate pre-employment drugs screening testing and any offer of employment made is conditional upon a clear pre-employment drugs screening test.

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Closing date: 05/10/2025

Location: Ballynure

Hours per week: 40

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