Class C HGV Vehicle Transporter Driver - AR

Job Description - Class C HGV Vehicle Transporter Driver

Job Title: Class C HGV Driver
Rate: £15.50 PAYE per hour
Location: Surrey & Sussex
Contract: Temporary
Working Pattern: Full-time, with occasional evening and weekend work

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Class C HGV Driver to work as a Fleet Logistics Vehicle Transporter Driver, providing essential vehicle transportation and logistics support to operational teams.

The successful candidate will operate a multi-vehicle transporter up to 26 tonnes, safely transporting and collecting fleet vehicles between workshops, accident repair centres, third-party garages, dealerships and operational sites across Surrey and Sussex.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Class C HGV vehicles and transport fleet vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Load and transport up to six vehicles on the vehicle transporter.
• Ensure vehicles are correctly positioned, secured and safely loaded before transportation.
• Plan loading sequences carefully, considering weight distribution and axle limits.
• Collect and deliver vehicles to workshops, repair centres, garages, dealerships and operational departments.
• Plan journeys efficiently and identify safe alternative routes when circumstances change.
• Carry out appropriate risk assessments and manage risks relating to vehicles, loads and road conditions.
• Liaise professionally with internal teams, suppliers, garages, dealerships and other stakeholders.
• Carry out discreet vehicle movements when required.
• Provide driving support to senior management when required.
• Clean and valet vehicles to maintain a safe, clean and professional standard.
• Maintain cleanliness and good housekeeping within the workshop and yard.
• Manage local stock such as oils, lubricants and screen wash in accordance with COSHH and Health & Safety requirements.
• Report and resolve any issues relating to vehicle movements, loading or transportation promptly.
• Adapt to changing operational requirements, including occasional evening and weekend working.
• Undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.

Essential Experience & Requirements

• Valid Class C / Category C HGV licence.
• Previous professional HGV driving experience.
• Experience transporting, collecting or delivering vehicles is highly desirable.
• Experience loading and securing vehicles or other large loads.
• Good understanding of load security, weight distribution and vehicle safety.
• Strong knowledge of UK roads and route planning.
• Good Health & Safety awareness.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative when dealing with changing circumstances.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Reliable, professional and safety-conscious approach.

Desirable

• Previous experience as an HGV Vehicle Transporter Driver, Car Transporter Driver or Fleet Driver.
• Experience working within a fleet, transport, recovery or vehicle logistics environment.
• Experience working within a public-sector, emergency services or operational environment.