HGV Collection/Delivery Driver

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a reputable independent automotive accident repair centre based in Bristol, for the position of Collection/Delivery Driver. This role offers an excellent opportunity for skilled drivers with a focus on vehicle logistics and customer service. The successful individual will be responsible for safe collection and delivery of customer vehicles, assisting in workshop operations, and supporting team tasks as required.

Benefits for the successful Collection/Delivery Driver:

• Competitive salary approximately 32,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• 30 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, plus your birthday off
• Workplace pension scheme
• Opportunity to work with prestigious vehicles within the automotive repair industry
• Standard working hours from 8:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday
• Stable employment with a well-established Bristol-based company operating since 1972

Duties of the Collection/Delivery Driver:

• Collection and delivery of customer vehicles primarily across Bristol and surrounding areas, with occasional coverage further afield
• Moving vehicles in and out of workshops and yards efficiently and safely
• Assisting colleagues with related tasks as needed to ensure smooth vehicle operations
• Organising routes and ensuring timely arrivals and departures
• Maintaining effective communication with team members and clients
• Ensuring all vehicle movements comply with legal and safety standards

Requirements of the Collection/Delivery Driver:

• UK driving licence with entitlement to operate vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes
• Valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
• Minimal points on driving licence
• Living within reasonable commuting distance of Bristol
• Previous experience in a collection/delivery role or working with vehicles is advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided
• Logistically minded, organised, and able to plan routes effectively
• Good team player with a professional appearance and attitude
• Sound knowledge of major transport routes across England

To be successful in the role of Collection/Delivery Driver, individuals should demonstrate reliability and a good understanding of vehicle logistics, with a focus on safety and customer satisfaction.

Contact Hamish Lowrie, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Bristol and the south west, today to discover more about this fantastic Collection/Delivery Driver opportunity.

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