Role: Class 1 Car Transporter Driver
Hours: Full time, 48 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Bristol,BS2 9SH
Salary: Skill dependent
The Business:
Global Ardour Recycling is a family-run business driven by a strong commitment to sustainability, integrity, innovation, and community. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to create a supportive, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, regardless of their background. We are proud of our longstanding partnership with the Onward Lives Charity, which reflects our values and passion for making a meaningful impact. This collaboration goes beyond financial support; it shapes how we operate daily, from reducing food waste to improving employability opportunities and supporting reintegration into society.
The role:
We’re looking for an experienced Class 1 Car Transporter Driver to join our Transport department based out of our site in Bristol.
Key responsibilities:
- Driving an 7/8 car slide car transporter
- Liaising with customers to arrange vehicle collections
- Understand and abide by driver’s hours and working time directive regulations.
- Use of Tachographs, digital and analogue.
- Complete daily vehicle check sheets and defect reports as directed by the Transport Managers.
- Observe all relevant driving laws and regulations.
- Always provide good customer service (via telephone or face to face).
- Observe all health and safety requirements as directed.
- Always maintain tidiness and cleanliness as directed.
- Any other duties as directed by the Transport Managers.
- Report all load damage to vehicles or property in-line with Company procedures.
- Carry out vehicle damage appraisals to a high level of accuracy at all times.
The ideal candidate:
- You must have; Clean driving licence, Driver CPC (or in the process of obtaining) a Digital Tacho card
- The ability to work both as part of a team and by yourself.
- Customer facing so a professional approach to both the job and customers is essential.
- Strong work ethic.
- Hold a full HGV C&E (Class 1 ) licence.
- Are an experienced and professional driver
- Experience of car transporters preferred but not essential.
- Ability to work in a complex, fast paced transport function.
- Interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to overcome problems.
- Experience of working to deadlines with quality output.
- Smart & professional appearance.
- Proven experience of delivering exceptional service to customers.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Health, Safety and wellbeing are our priority and as such all roles are subject to pre and post employment drug testing.
