C1 (7.5T) Single Car Transporter Driver in Belfast

Department: Woodside Motorfreight

Location: Ballynure

Shifts available: Monday - Friday

Who are we? Woodside Motorfreight has a reputation for market leading quality, compliance and efficiency. Due to continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a C1 (7.5Tonne) driver to join our specialist Motorfreight division operating from our Ballynure Head Office, serving the motor industry, including manufacturers, dealer networks and auction houses, throughout the UK and Ireland.

The Person: The successful candidate will be aspiring to progress their driving career through categories C and CE. We place great emphasis on maintaining quality equipment, delivering quality training and applying rigorous controls. We require a driver who has the ability to work as part of a team, is confident in the use of smart phones and is reliable and conscientious with a flexible attitude toward work.

Job Role and Responsibilities:

• To ensure all paperwork and electronic documentation is completed accurately, including additional vehicle condition reports, signed by the relevant parties in the appropriate places, and submitted where necessary, this will also include the use and management of a handheld electronic device.
• You will inspect thoroughly all vehicles for damage, wear and tear, mileage and shortages, and make notations on the relevant paperwork.
• You will then ensure that damage is countersigned by the contact person at the collection point.
• You may on occasion be required to prepare demonstration vehicles for delivery to customers. This will include washing the exterior of vehicles, cleaning the interior, and fuelling if required.

Rate of pay: Basic - £14.39 per hour (first 50 hours) Overtime rate available after 50 hours.

Essential Criteria:

• Class C1 (7.5Tonne) licence.
• Digital tachograph card and drivers CPC qualification card.
• Able to maintain a good standard of driving.
• Clean license preferable but up to a maximum of 6 points is acceptable.
• Able to demonstrate right to work in the UK.
• Good knowledge of drivers hours and WTD regulations.

Desirable criteria:

• Previous experience working within the motor industry e.g. sales, body work, in-car infotainment systems.
• HGV licence above C1 categories advantageous.

Training: Full training on transporter equipment and all aspects of the role is provided on a one-on-one basis with one of our Driver Trainers.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rate.
• Full induction and training on all aspects of the role is provided on a one-on-one basis with one of our Driver Trainers.
• Fully funded healthcare plan with Health shield.
• Long service recognition.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Opportunities for personal development.
• Role specific training.

Our Diversity and Inclusion commitments: Woodside Logistics Group is committed to having an inclusive workplace where every employee feels they belong. If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact us.

Please note: The company operates pre-employment drugs screening testing and any offer of employment made is conditional upon a clear pre-employment drugs screening test. You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the posts at any time, once we have sufficient applications. Prospective employees are expected to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Due to the physical nature of the duties of this role, the successful candidate should have a good level of physical fitness which will be tested at assessment.

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