At a Glance
- Tasks: Collect and transport accident-damaged vehicles safely and efficiently.
- Company: Join IAA, a supportive team with great earning potential.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, daily bonuses, free training, and 28 days holiday.
- Other info: Enjoy ongoing training and career development in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Take your driving career to the next level with excellent benefits and training.
- Qualifications: Valid Class 1 licence and strong communication skills required.
Are you an experienced Class 1 HGV driver looking for a fresh challenge? Do you have experience with vehicle recovery or car transporters? Join IAA and take the next step in your driving career with a role that offers excellent earning potential, great benefits, and a supportive team environment.
The Role: As a Vehicle Collection Driver Class 1, you’ll be responsible for collecting accident damaged vehicles from various customer and client locations. Using specially designed salvage/recovery trucks and a vehicle winch when required, you’ll ensure safe and compliant loading, securing and unloading of vehicles at all times. You’ll also accurately measure and record vehicle heights before each journey, ensuring full compliance with height, weight, and road safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities:- Collect allocated vehicles from client and customer locations
- Load, secure and unload vehicles safely
- Follow all legal and company driving regulations
- Accurately measure and record vehicle heights before every journey
- Communicate professionally with customers and colleagues
- Maintain high standards of safety, accuracy, and customer service
- Valid Class 1 (C+E) Driving Licence
- Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
- Minimum 6 months HGV driving experience
- Previous recovery or car transporter experience is advantageous (full training provided)
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Safety-first mindset with excellent attention to detail
- Self-motivated, organised, and reliable
- Hourly pay
- Daily driver bonus for each vehicle collected or delivered
- Dedicated vehicle
- Full 1:1 company training provided and IVR training provided
- Free uniform and PPE
- Free onsite parking
- Ongoing training and career development
- 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
- Pension plan with 3.5% employer contribution
- Access to Telus Health support services
- Discounted vehicle parts and non-auction cars
- Vodafone employee discount
- Paid volunteer day for a charity of your choice
Important Information: This role is subject to satisfactory checks, including: Right to Work DBS. IAA also conducts random drug and alcohol testing to ensure a safe working environment.
EEO Information: Ritchie Bros. is an equal opportunity employer and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with all applicable laws. This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in the country in which this job is located. Candidate selection is made by Talent Acquisition. Only electronic applications can be accepted.
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