HGV Driver - Class 1 in Erith

Location: Belvedere

We currently have over 4000 highly trained frontline colleagues and, due to continued growth, we have opportunities available in our award‑winning teams for an HGV Driver.

The successful candidate will be trained to use our high‑tech equipment and carry out enforcement action on untaxed vehicles on behalf of the DVLA, including the recovery of unlicensed vehicles. You will learn how to operate within the guidelines established in current legislation and procedures, ensuring that all members of the public are treated equally and fairly.

Work Hours: 42.5 hours per week (full‑time, permanent).

What You’ll Be Doing

• Attend a daily briefing and collect all removal information and reports relevant to the day’s work.
• Ensure vehicle and equipment is serviceable and fit for purpose, and report all faults to the Pound Manager.
• Carry out a physical examination of all lifting and towing equipment, and ensure the digital tachograph is operating correctly.
• Check that the recovery vehicle is capable of removing vehicles safely and inform the pound manager of any concerns.
• Carry out the safe removal of all vehicles, assigned either via the tablet PC or by telephone from the pound. Ensure all photographs required of the vehicle are taken, complete a vehicle condition report, contact the pound to confirm removal and request that the Police are informed.
• Deliver the vehicles to the pound, unload and take further photographs. Request the next task from the office and repeat the process.
• Work with other agencies when required, including Police, DVLA and VOSA.
• Deal with enquiries from the public regarding enforcement action and ensure the relevant information packs are available.
• Be flexible with working hours, locations, and be prepared to take on other roles temporarily as required by the operation.
• Be presentable and demonstrate high levels of personal integrity and honesty.

What You’ll Need

• Full UK Driving Licence [Class 1 HGV] (+ HIAB licence desirable but not essential).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self‑motivated.
• Customer focused.
• Love of working outdoors.
• Ability to work shifts.
• Ability to work on own initiative.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Staff benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – discounts on retail shopping, travel and socialising, plus health & wellbeing.
• Excellent Reward & Recognition Scheme.
• First‑class Training & Development Opportunities.
• Pension Scheme.
• Full Uniform provided.
• Competitive holiday package including bank holidays.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Package (subject to eligibility criteria).

Here at NSL, part of Marston Holdings Ltd, we are not just the “parking people”; we provide outsourced business services to the public and private sectors, including comprehensive parking and street management solutions that contribute to creating a great place to work and live.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.