Class C HGV Driver (26T Vehicle Transporter)
Location: Crawley
Pay: £15.50 per hour (PAYE)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 3:00pm
Join Our Team
Are you an experienced Class C HGV Driver looking for a role that offers variety, responsibility, and a great work-life balance?
We're looking for a professional and reliable driver to join our team in Crawley. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a busy fleet operation, where you'll be responsible for transporting operational vehicles safely and efficiently while helping to ensure the fleet remains road-ready.
If you're safety-focused, take pride in your work, and enjoy working in a hands-on environment, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Fleet Logistics Vehicle Transporter Driver, you'll operate a 26-tonne multi-vehicle transporter, collecting and delivering vehicles between workshops, operational sites, dealerships, accident repair centres, third-party garages, and other locations.
Alongside vehicle transportation, you'll play an important part in the day-to-day running of the fleet by helping maintain vehicle presentation standards and supporting general workshop and site housekeeping.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate a 26-tonne multi-vehicle transporter.
- Load, secure and transport up to six vehicles in line with current legislation and best practice.
- Plan routes effectively, adapting to traffic, road closures, weather conditions and changing operational requirements.
- Carry out dynamic risk assessments and identify safe alternative routes when required.
- Deliver and collect vehicles from workshops, dealerships, repair centres and operational sites.
- Carry out discreet vehicle movements when necessary.
- Clean and valet fleet vehicles to maintain high presentation standards.
- Assist with workshop and yard housekeeping, ensuring a clean, safe and organised working environment.
- Manage site consumables, including oils, lubricants and screen wash, ensuring compliance with COSHH and Health & Safety regulations.
- Build positive working relationships with colleagues, suppliers and external partners.
- Provide driving support for senior management when required.
- Undertake additional duties appropriate to the role to support operational needs.
About You
We're looking for someone who is dependable, professional and committed to delivering a high standard of service.
You'll have:
- A valid Class C (Category C) HGV licence.
- Excellent driving skills with a strong commitment to safety and compliance.
- Experience loading, securing and transporting vehicles, with an understanding of correct axle weight distribution.
- Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- A proactive approach to maintaining high standards of vehicle presentation and workplace cleanliness.
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends when operational requirements demand.
What's in It for You?
- £15.50 per hour (PAYE).
- Monday to Friday working hours – 7:30am to 3:00pm.
- A stable, long-term opportunity within a professional fleet operation.
- A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.
- Full training on operational procedures and vehicle transporter duties where required.
If you're an experienced Class C HGV Driver looking for your next challenge with a respected organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your driving career.
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