HGV Drivers

We are recruiting HGV Drivers to join our team, working from our Operation Centre in Peterlee. You'll be working from Monday to Friday, so you'll benefit from a great work-life balance and have more time to yourself. Copart is the global leader in online vehicle remarketing and recycling, working in partnership with many of the world's leading insurance companies, banks, automotive dealers, fleet and rental car companies. We currently operate in more than 200 locations in 11 countries and have over 125,000 vehicles up for auction every day. We've seen large scale growth since we entered the UK market in 2007 and have exciting plans to continue this growth. A Copart Driver loads, collects and delivers predominantly accident damaged vehicles of all shapes, sizes and conditions on our salvage transporters and therefore the role can be physically demanding. We work on behalf of our insurance and automotive customers, to service agreements. They carry out internal and external checks on their trucks and equipment and report any defects, photograph any damage and carry out inspections of all collected and delivered vehicles. Copart Drivers must comply with legal and company requirements of a professional driver and operate the vehicle and loading equipment in a safe and efficient manner, following all H&S policies and procedures. No transporter experience? No problem - we'll provide you with everything you need! You'll be supported through 3 weeks of the very best job related 1-2-1 training and benefit from our bespoke designed annual CPC training. If you have a Cat C licence, we are able to upskill to C+E after successful completion of your probationary period. During your training period your salary will be £36,750 and with vehicle movement rate on top, this increases. What we need from you: HGV Licence Class 1 or Class 2 Current CPC A good understanding of the EC Drivers Hours and Working Time regulations Driving experience in both rural and urban environments Great communication skills, both written and verbal Excellent customer service skills Strong attention to detail Confident in the use of handheld devices, with experience in the use of basic IT applications Adaptable, with the ability to organise and adjust your working day Car transportation or recovery experience would be an advantage, but isn't essentialWhat we offer you in return: Monday to Friday working 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and an additional day per year to celebrate a special occasion to you A further paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice Company uniform and PPE Annual CPC training Contributory workplace pension plan Medicash Cover - look after you and your family by providing a range of positive healthcare benefits Cycle to Work Scheme Life Assurance cover The ability to purchase shares in our successful global company at a discounted rate An exclusive deals and discounts website, saving you money on everyday purchases, treats for the family, eating out, and utility bills for the homeAll offers of employment are subject to receipt of proof of right to work in the UK documentation and satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) and reference checks to the Company