Vehicle Handler

Uniting Holding; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; 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, Tools,

Job summary

National Vehicle Distribution (NVD) in Southampton is seeking a Vehicle Handler to ensure the accurate handling and dispatch of vehicle stock. You will check vehicles on arrival and before dispatch, and help move 60+ units daily across storage compounds and loading bays, with a focus on vehicle-specific inspections and stock accuracy.

The role offers a structured schedule with evening shifts available, requires a full driving licence, and a positive, proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence is required.
• Positive working attitude and reliability.
• Comfortable with driving cars and light commercial vehicles.
• Location of Work: Southampton.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Full driving licence

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

• £14.00 per hour

• 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.

In Ireland and the UK, the logistics and transport sector has traditionally seen lower representation of women and minority groups. NVD actively encourages applications from all backgrounds to help us build a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve.