Car Parts Van Driver Full Time

SR Transit, part of Sapphire Ridge, is expanding by demand as the UK s Only Auto Parts Specialist Transporter. Our drivers are respected within the automotive industry for serving businesses and enthusiasts alike with professionalism, expert auto parts handling, and above all- passion for what we do! A new depot will be opening in South Buckinghamshire this summer and we are looking for full time drivers ready to build a career within the automotive transport industry. We can offer shift flexibility including weekday, evening and weekend shifts for talented car, truck or motorbike enthusiasts with part time vacancies available too!

JOB DESCRIPTION
~ Collecting and delivering vehicles and parts to businesses and domestic clients

~ Learning from clients about their business or project and explaining how we can help them

~ Involvement in new logistics and circular economy projects

~ Proofing routes, contacting clients and working with office to onboard new business

~ Signing vehicle in and out of shift from depot, doing vehicle checks and reporting issues to office

~ Safe driving, thoughtful parking and closing gates upon leaving are all part of considerate logistics!

~ Occasional working away from home covering remote geographies

~ Attending automotive events on behalf of the company for logistics and promotional purposes

Requirements

~ Strong personal interest in cars with automotive brands and parts knowledge being essential

~ Ability to talk to new people enthusiastically and knowledgeably about cars

~ 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 with current address and no more than 3 points

~ Be fit to drive long distance 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 (pro rated for part time)

~ Ongoing training in operational excellence & client relations

~ 30 days / 6 weeks holiday per year (pro rated for part time)

~ Pension Plan, Profit Sharing, Bonus Schemes & Gift Cards

~ Free access to motor racing, car shows & other automotive events including working holidays

~ Branded Clothing, PPE & Tech Gadgets provided

~ Other perks include free meals, personal use of vans, and 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.