Vehicle Handler

Uniting Holding; Southampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Southampton is seeking a Vehicle Handler responsible for handling vehicle stock efficiently, moving over 60 vehicles daily, and conducting inspections. Applicants must have a full driving licence and availability for up to 6 days a week, including evenings. The role comes with a competitive pay of £13.50 per hour, uniform, and training provided.

Benefits

Uniform

Full training is provided

Tyre purchase scheme

Tool purchase scheme

EAP

Qualifications

• Full driving licence required.
• Availability to work up to 6 days a week, including evening shifts.
• Comfortable with driving cars and light commercial vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Check vehicles upon arrival and dispatch.
• Move 60+ vehicles per day from within storage compounds and loading bays.
• Perform vehicle-specific inspections.

Skills

Driving skills

Attention to detail

Positive working attitude

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:

• £13.50 per hour
• Uniform
• Full training is provided
• Tyre purchase scheme
• Tool purchase scheme
• EAP

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 licence
• 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.