Driver in Basingstoke

Salary: £33,150 per annum (Hourly Paid) with an increase on completion of a 6‑month probation. Bonus: Up to £3,000 per annum.

Hours: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday to Friday and one Saturday every two weeks (7:00 am – 12:00 pm) depending on business needs (paid as extra hours).

Location: Halo ARC Basingstoke – Accident Repair Centre, Basingstoke.

About the Company: Halo is the industry‑leading UK‑based accident repair group, with 37 established centres across the UK and a partnership with IRS (Intelligent Repair Services) in Germany—Europe’s largest provider of accident claim services. The partnership offers an unrivalled platform for excellent training, development, and employee packages.

Responsibilities:

• Collect and deliver vehicles while adhering to all highway laws, including speed limits and restrictions.
• Inspect vehicles, assess damage, and capture clear, detailed photos throughout the process.
• Complete all administrative tasks related to the role in a timely and accurate manner.
• Follow Health and Safety protocols, reporting any issues or concerns promptly.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures for vehicle cleaning and imaging; clean vehicles upon return (either via car wash or hand cleaning).
• Undertake any additional tasks as assigned by the Bodyshop Manager.
• Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude throughout the workday.
• Complete lightweight (lorry) training; full training will be provided.

What we are looking for:

• Hold a full UK driving licence with a maximum of 3 penalty points.
• Proficient in using computers, PDAs, and smartphones.
• Exceptional customer service skills with a focus on satisfaction.
• Self‑motivated, enthusiastic, well‑organised, with a keen eye for detail.
• Eager to support colleagues and work effectively as a team player.
• Approach all tasks with care and attention to detail.
• Able to complete tasks from start to finish within given timeframes, ensuring a high standard of work.

Our Values:

• Be Proud – take pride in your work and celebrate your successes, big or small.
• Keep It Simple – simple solutions are harder to find than complex ones, but consistency and simplicity matter most.
• Do the Right Thing – if it feels right in your heart, do it. If it doesn’t, then don’t. Always be extraordinary.

Benefits:

• Accredited Living Wage Employer.
• Employee assistance programme for you and your family.
• Health and well‑being apps.
• Cycle scheme.
• Gym discounts.
• Retail and restaurant discounts and cashback.
• Life insurance.
• Health insurance.
• VirtualGP.
• Enhanced family‑friendly pay such as maternity and paternity.
• Free fruit and pizza.
• Refer a friend bonus incentive.
• Employee recognition rewards.
• Team event budget (do something fun together!).
• Discounted LV insurance.
• Paid breaks.
• 25 days holiday plus public holidays.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Pension contributions.
• Work within a modern and clean working environment.
• We are always open to hearing what our people want.

Equality of Opportunity: We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. Throughout the recruitment process we want all candidates to be at their best. We are an inclusive workplace, where staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves.

Contact: To discuss this position or any of our positions in more detail feel free to contact our recruitment team via vacancies@haloarc.co.uk or call 01243 546185. We aim to respond to all enquiries within 24 hours.