Vehicle Handler

National Vehicle Distribution; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Death In Service Benefit

Digital GP Service

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Leave Purchase Programme

Long Service Awards

Staff Purchase Schemes: Tyres

Staff Purchase Schemes: Tools

Bike to Work

Discounted Gym Membership

Job summary

National Vehicle Distribution in Southampton is seeking a Vehicle Handler to ensure efficient and accurate handling of our vehicle stock. You will check in and dispatch vehicles, and help manage high‑volume movements across storage and loading areas.

The role involves performing detailed vehicle inspections, stock checks, and contributing to the maintenance of the vehicle compounds, with shifts including evenings and up to six days a week.

Qualifications

• Availability to work up to 6 days a week and some evenings.
• Full driving license required.
• Positive working attitude and reliability.
• Comfortable driving cars and light commercial vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Checking vehicles upon arrival and dispatch.
• Moving 60+ vehicles per day between storage compounds and loading bays.
• Vehicle specific inspections.
• Stock checks.
• General maintenance and upkeep of compounds.

Skills

Driving

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Job description

About NVD

Founded in 1980 as a family‑owned business, NVD UK was established to support vehicle manufacturers by ensuring the timely and incident‑free distribution of their products. Over the years, we have become a trusted one‑stop solution, delivering all three core pillars of outbound logistics: transporting, storing, and enhancing our customers’ vehicles before final delivery.

Since our inception, NVD UK has led the way in pioneering the digitisation of the Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL) industry. As early adopters of emerging technologies, we have introduced significant efficiencies that save our customers both time and money. Our commitment to progress, innovation, and continuous service improvement remains central to our business ethos today.

Role Summary

The Vehicle Handler is responsible for the efficient and accurate handling of vehicle stock. Key duties include the thorough checking and dispatch of vehicles, managing the high‑volume movement of 60 or more vehicles daily across storage and loading areas, and performing detailed vehicle‑specific inspections and stock checks. The role also involves contributing to the general maintenance and upkeep of the vehicle compounds.

Pay and Benefits:

• Pension Scheme
• Death In Service Benefit
• Digital GP Service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Leave Purchase Programme
• Long Service Awards
• Staff Purchase Schemes:
• Tyres
• Tools
• Bike to Work
• Discounted Gym Membership

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Checking vehicles upon arrival and dispatch
• Moving 60+ vehicles per day from within / between storage compounds and loading bays
• Vehicle specific inspections
• Stock Checks
• General maintenance and upkeep of compounds

Requirements

• Available for work up to 6 days a week and have availability to work evening shifts
• Full driving license
• Positive working attitude
• Comfortable with driving cars and light commercial vehicles
• Location of Work: Southampton

Equal Opportunities Statement

National Vehicle Distribution is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value openness, innovation, customer focus, and operational excellence. Our organisation actively promotes equality and prohibits discrimination based on gender, marital/civil status, family status, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or membership of the Traveller community, in accordance with Irish and UK equality legislation. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.

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