Vehicle Collection Driver Class 1

Ritchie Bros.; Billingham; On-site; GBP 1,790,880 - 2,479,680; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Daily driver bonus

Dedicated vehicle

Training provided (1:1 & IVR)

Uniform and PPE

Onsite parking

Career development

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension plan

Job summary

Ritchie Bros. in the United Kingdom is seeking a Vehicle Collection Driver Class 1 to collect accident damaged vehicles from client locations using salvage/recovery trucks. You will ensure safe loading and unloading, and accuracy in height measurements for regulatory compliance.

You will load, secure, and transport vehicles, maintain safety standards, and communicate professionally with customers. Training is provided, with benefits including 28 days holiday and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 (C+E) driving licence is required.
• Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card are essential.
• Minimum 6 months HGV driving experience.
• Recovery or car transporter experience is advantageous.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are important.
• Safety‑first mindset and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Collect allocated vehicles from client and user locations.
• Load, secure, and unload vehicles safely.
• Follow all legal and company driving regulations.
• Measure and record vehicle heights before each journey.
• Communicate professionally with customers and colleagues.
• Maintain high standards of safety, accuracy, and customer service.

Skills

Class 1 licence (C+E)

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

HGV driving experience

Recovery/car transporter experience

Communication skills

Safety mindset

Attention to detail

Job description

About Us

IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA), a Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers company (NYSE: RBA) and (TSX: RBA), is a trusted global marketplace for insights, services, and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles. Leveraging leading‑edge technology and focusing on innovation, IAA’s unique platform facilitates the marketing and sale of total‑loss, damaged and low‑value vehicles.

Job Description

Vehicle Collection Driver Class 1 – (26T Truck Nights out)

Salary

Competitive basic + daily bonus + paid overtime

Are you an experienced Class 1 HGV driver looking for a fresh challenge? Do you have experience with vehicle recovery or car transporters?

The Role

As a Vehicle Collection Driver Class 1, you’ll be responsible for collecting accident damaged vehicles from various customer and client locations. Using specially designed salvage/recovery trucks and a vehicle winch when required, you’ll ensure safe and compliant loading, securing and unloading of vehicles at all times.

You’ll also accurately measure and record vehicle heights before each journey, ensuring full compliance with height, weight, and road safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect allocated vehicles from client and customer locations
• Load, secure and unload vehicles safely
• Follow all legal and company driving regulations
• Accurately measure and record vehicle heights before every journey
• Communicate professionally with customers and colleagues
• Maintain high standards of safety, accuracy, and customer service

What You’ll Need

• Valid Class 1 (C+E) Driving Licence
• Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Minimum 6 months HGV driving experience
• Previous recovery or car transporter experience is advantageous (full training provided)
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Safety‑first mindset with excellent attention to detail
• Self‑motivated, organised, and reliable

What We Offer

• Hourly pay
• Daily driver bonus for each vehicle collected or delivered
• Dedicated vehicle
• Full 1:1 company training provided and IVR training provided
• Free uniform and PPE
• Free onsite parking
• Ongoing training and career development
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Pension plan with 3.5% employer contribution

Employee Benefits

• Access to Telus Health support services
• Discounted vehicle parts and non-auction cars
• Vodafone employee discount
• Paid volunteer day for a charity of your choice

Important Information

This role is subject to satisfactory checks, including:

• Right to Work
• DBS

IAA also conducts random drug and alcohol testing to ensure a safe working environment.