Vehicle Collection Class 1 Driver

SYNETIQ; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Vehicle Collections Class 1 Driver. The role involves collecting vehicles, loading and offloading them, and ensuring compliance with driving regulations. Ideal candidates will possess a driving license and have strong customer service skills. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including ongoing training and development, are offered.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Driver bonus on each vehicle collected

Uniform and PPE provided

Employee discounts on various services

Pension plan with employer contribution

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Paid day to volunteer for charity

Competitive salary and overtime

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years driving experience preferred but not essential.
• Previous recovery/car transporter experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with customers and clients for vehicle collection.
• Loading and offloading vehicles as required.
• Driving in accordance with regulations.

Skills

Customer service skills

Self-motivated

Organised

Attention to detail

Education

Category C / C+E Driving License

Digital Tachograph Card

Driver CPC Card

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Vehicle Collections Class 1 Driver to join IAA formerly SYNETIQ at our site in Red Lodge, Bury St Edmunds.

The Opportunity

You will be collecting vehicles from various locations. Be loading and offloading collected vehicles from our clients and customers onto your HGV using the vehicle winch where required. Height and weight restrictions will apply, and you will need to record height before every journey using the measuring stick and cab height indicator.

Key Areas Of Responsibility

• Liaising with customers and clients
• Collecting vehicles from various locations
• Loading and offloading to and from our HGV vehicles
• Driving as per regulations and legislations regarding working and driving regulations and height restrictions
  
  

Here's What You Bring

• Minimum of 2 years driving experience, but this is not essential
• Previous recovery/car transporter experience would be an advantage (full company training will be provided)
• You should have good communication and customer service skills
• Be self-motivated, organised and resilient
• Have good attention to detail
• Category C / C+E Driving License
• Digital Tachograph Card
• Driver CPC Card
  
  

What We Offer

• Ongoing training and professional development
• Basic salary based on a 40 hour week £32240 plus overtime and bonus - OTE c£40K
• Driver bonus on each vehicle collected or dropped
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Benefithub (World’s largest selection of Employee Discounts and Lifestyle Benefits)
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Telus Health
• Discounted parts and non-auction vehicles
• Employee discount on Vodaphone
• Paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• Competitive basic salary and paid overtime + 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Pension plan with 3.5% employer contribution
• Free onsite parking
  
  

This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS, Finance, Right to work and reference checks.

We operate random drug and alcohol screening to ensure the safe operation of our business activities.

Who are we;

SYNETIQ Ltd trading as IAA UK is owned by industry-leading auctioneer, RB Global, IAA annually processes tens of thousands of vehicles nationwide, serving an international buyer base in more than 170 countries including registered customers, insurers, dealerships, fleet lease and rental car companies as well as charitable organisations. Daily online auctions showcase salvage and non-salvage inventory, offering buyers a wide range of vehicles to choose from.

IAA is an equal opportunity employer and ensures non-discrimination in all activities in accordance with all applicable laws. This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in the country in which this job is located.