Car Parts Van Driver

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permanent
St Albans, Eastern, United Kingdom
Sapphire Ridge
23.04.2024
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Full Job Description

SR Transit is the UK’s Specialist Car Parts Transporter and we’re expanding due to new contracts!

We provide a safe and superior service alternative to using couriers for the transport of large and fragile vehicle parts. Our drivers are respected within the automotive industry for serving businesses and enthusiasts alike with professionalism, expert car parts handling and above all- passion for what we do! We are looking for more drivers who are ready to build a career within the automotive and transport industries and can offer shift flexibility and a large range of benefits for dedicated and knowledgeable car, truck or motorbike enthusiasts!

Ops: Collecting and delivering parts and vehicles to businesses and domestic addresses
Sales: Learning about our client’sneeds and explaining how we can help them further
Admin: Checking routes, contactingclients and working with the office to onboard new business
H&S: Signing van in and out ofshift, doing vehicle checks and submitting reports
Ethics: Safe driving, thoughtfulparking and closing gates are all part of considerate logistics!
Travel: Occasional working away fromhome covering remote geographies (fully expensed)
Lifestyle Career: Attending automotiveevents on behalf of the company for logistics and promotional purposesincluding shows, race weekends and trade fairs

This is not a courier role or for self-employed / owner drivers. Our team are directly employed with opportunities to progress their career in the automotive and transport industries including operations, administrative and management career paths. We are looking to hire those with a genuine passion for all things automotive! Professional driving experience is not necessary. This role requires strong parts knowledge, long distance driving and the physical capability to load and unload large car parts to vehicles- please consider this before applying.

Requirements
~ Strong personal interest in cars with automotive brands and good parts knowledge required
~ Ability to talk to new people enthusiastically and knowledgeably about cars is a must!
~ Aptitude to learn new skills and demonstrate critical thinking when faced with a new task
~ Able to respectfully converse with people from varied cultures, business types and locations
~ We encounter kids and dogs - a child and dog friendly attitude is required
~ Full UK Manual Category B License held over 1 year with current address and no more than 3 points
~ Be fit to drive long distances and perform manual handling tasks including lifting large items
~ Comply with DBS Check– we handle high value, meet families and access interesting restricted facilities!


Benefits
~ £25k starting salary rising to £26k on training completion
~ Ongoing training in operational excellence & client relations
~ 30 days holiday per year
~ Pension Plan, Profit Sharing, Bonus Schemes & Gift Cards
~ Free access to motor racing, car shows & other automotive events including working holidays
~ Branded Clothing, PPE and Tech Gadgets provided
~ Other perks include free meals, personal use of vans & discounted services for friends and family
~ Opportunities to train and travel with motorsport teams
~ Training opportunities for office roles, specialist ops, HGV driving and more for the career driven!

 

It is our mission to uphold a safe, productive and open employee atmosphere with equality in mind.

Subject to role requirements we are: disabled / chronic health issue / ex military / service animal friendly and will support part time

military or charity involvement. Flexible shift patterns are available.


 





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