Job Title: Class 2 Driver – Enclosed Car Transporter Operator

Department: Woodside Motorfreight – Car Transport Division

Location / Base: Southampton

Shift Patterns Available: Mon -Fri (With Flexibility for nights out) – Permanent

Who are we?

Woodside Motorfreight has a reputation for market leading quality, compliance and efficiency. We are searching for high calibre, professional Class 2 drivers to join our team serving the motor industry, including manufacturers, dealer networks and auction houses, throughout the UK & Ireland.

The Role and Responsibilities:

Based at the Eastern Docks in Southampton (Dock Gate 20) you will be inspecting & transporting customer cars, mainly to private and business addresses, around the U.K. whilst meeting Company, customer and legal requirements. You will also provide a first class customer handover experience. This will be completed using an enclosed car transporter specified to a high living standard. Good clean work with high profile customers within the car industry.

Rates of pay:

OTE £40-45K 

Essential Criteria:

Class 2 (C) licence.

Digital tachograph card and driver's CPC qualification card.

Well presented, professional individual with excellent communication and customer service skills.

Familiar with operating in-car infotainment systems and hand-held electronic devices including tablets & smart phones.

Able to maintain a good standard of driving.

Clean license preferable but up to a maximum 6 points is acceptable.

Able to demonstrate right to work in the UK. Good knowledge of drivers’ hours and WTD regulations.

Full flexibility is required to fulfil the operational needs of the business including nights away when required.

Desirable Criteria:

Previous experience working within the automotive industry.

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 and allowance for nights out (if applicable)

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 health plan with Healthshield

Long service recognition

Cycle to work scheme

Opportunities for personal development

Role specific training

For more information and to apply:

Complete our online application form

Email your CV to recruitment@woodsides.com

Call 07741 756520

Or Text RECRUIT and your name to 66777

Our Diversity and Inclusion commitments

Woodside Logistics Group is an equal opportunity employer.

We are dedicated to encouraging a supportive and inclusive culture amongst the whole workforce. It is within our best interest to promote diversity and eliminate discrimination in the workplace.

Our aim is to ensure that all employees and job applicants are given equal opportunity and that our organisation is representative of all sections of society. Each employee will be respected and valued and able to give their best as a result.

We believe in creating an inclusive environment and it's an essential part of our culture. We expect all of our employees to treat each other equally, honestly and with respect. We want our employees to trust that their differences are respected and valued so they can genuinely be themselves at work.

The company operate pre-employment drugs screening testing and any offer of employment made is conditional upon a clear pre-employment drugs screening test.

Please note a Friday is a full and normal working day*