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Vehicle Collection Class 1 Driver

SYNETIQ Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL11AP, England

Salary

£15 - £15.5 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
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  • SYNETIQ is seeking an experienced Vehicle Collection Class 1 Driver for their Gloucester site with a competitive salary and benefits package.
  • The role involves collecting vehicles from various locations and loading/offloading them using an HGV, adhering to height and weight restrictions.
  • Candidates should ideally have a minimum of 2 years of driving experience, with previous recovery or car transporter experience being advantageous.
  • Applicants must possess a Category C/C+E Driving License, a Digital Tachograph Card, and a Driver CPC Card, along with good communication skills.
  • The position offers ongoing training, a pension plan with employer contributions, and a range of employee benefits including discounts and a paid day for volunteering.
Vehicle Collection Class 1 Driver

We are looking for an experienced Vehicle Collections Class 1 Driver to join SYNETIQ at our site in Gloucester.

The Opportunity:
You will be collecting vehicles from various locations. Be loading and offloading collected vehicles from our clients and customers onto your HGV using the vehicle winch where required. Height and weight restrictions will apply, and you will need to record height before every journey using the measuring stick and cab height indicator.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

  • Liaising with customers and clients

  • Collecting vehicles from various locations

  • Loading and offloading to and from our SYNETIQ HGV vehicles

  • Driving as per regulations and legislations regarding working and driving regulations and height restrictions


Here's what you bring:

  • Minimum of 2 years driving experience, but this is not essential

  • Previous recovery/car transporter experience would be an advantage (full company training will be provided)

  • You should have good communication and customer service skills

  • Be self-motivated, organised and resilient

  • Have good attention to detail and will be able to use their initiative

  • Category C / C+E Driving License

  • Digital Tachograph Card

  • Driver CPC Card


What we offer:

  • Ongoing training and professional development

  • Paid ongoing Drivers CPC training

  • Uniform and PPE provided

  • Benefithub (Worlds largest selection of Employee Discounts and Lifestyle Benefits)

  • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

  • Telus Health

  • Discounted parts and non-auction vehicles

  • Employee discount on Vodaphone

  • Paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice

  • Competitive basic salary and paid overtime + 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

  • Pension plan with 3.5% employer contribution

  • Free onsite parking


This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS, Finance, Right to work and reference checks.

We operate random drug and alcohol screening to ensure the safe operation of our business activities.

Who are we?
SYNETIQ Ltd., the UK-based business unit of IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA), an RB Global, Inc. company, is the leading integrated salvage, dismantling and vehicle recycling company in the UK, formed to become the most innovative and trusted business in the industry. An integrated, data-driven and innovative business, SYNETIQ has led the way in raising industry standards and continually innovates ways of working to deliver great value, ensure complete compliance and provide a positive experience.

SYNETIQ, is an equal opportunity employer and ensures non-discrimination 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 the internal Recruitment Team.

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