Copart

HGV Driver

Copart  •  £45k/yr  •  United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

HGV Driver

Location: Sandtoft, DN8 5SX

Your Next HGV Driving Opportunity!

Looking for a driving role that offers great earning potential, no nights out, no bank holiday working, and real work-life balance?

We're looking for Class 1 and Class 2 HGV Drivers to join our team at our Sandtoft Operation Centre

Whether you're an experienced Car Transporter Driver or an HGV Driver looking for a new challenge, we'll give you all the training and support you need to succeed.

What's in it for you?

  • Monday to Friday working - enjoy your evenings and weekends

  • No nights out

  • No bank holiday working

  • Excellent earning potential - following training, drivers collecting an average of 7 vehicles per day can expect to earn approximately £45,276 per year

  • Three weeks of dedicated one-to-one training

  • Ongoing CPC training and development

What you'll be doing

As one of our Car Transporter Drivers, you'll play an important role in keeping the automotive industry moving.

Every day is different as you collect, transport and deliver accident-damaged vehicles for some of the UK's leading insurers, fleet operators and automotive businesses.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Safely loading, transporting and unloading vehicles

  • Carrying out vehicle inspections and reporting any damage

  • Delivering excellent customer service at every collection and delivery

  • Operating safely while following all legal and company driving standards

  • Using handheld technology to manage your daily workload

This is an active role that involves physical work as well as driving.

What we're looking for

  • HGV Class 1 (C+E) or Class 2 (Cat C) licence

  • Current Driver CPC

  • Good understanding of Drivers' Hours and Working Time Regulations

  • Experience driving in both urban and rural environments

  • Strong communication and customer service skills

  • Good attention to detail

  • Confidence using handheld devices and basic IT systems

  • The ability to plan your day and adapt to changing priorities

  • Previous vehicle recovery or car transporter experience is beneficial, but not essential.

Why Copart?

As a global leader in vehicle remarketing and recycling, we're proud to invest in our people. Join a business where you'll receive ongoing support, opportunities to develop your career, and the stability of a permanent role with an industry leader.

Our benefits

In addition to great earning potential, you'll also enjoy:

  • 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

  • An additional day off for a special personal occasion

  • Paid volunteering day each year

  • Healthcare Cash Plan

  • Contributory pension scheme

  • Exclusive employee discounts on shopping, travel and family days out

  • Cycle to Work Scheme

  • Gym discounts and wellbeing resources

  • Life Assurance

  • Employee share purchase plan

All offers of employment are subject to proof of the right to work in the UK, satisfactory references and a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

#INDP1

Copart are an equal opportunity employer, proudly hiring a diverse workforce. Discrimination is expressly forbidden and we therefore kindly welcome all applications.

At Copart, we are focused on harnessing the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. By embracing diverse perspectives, we open doors to innovation and unleash the full potential of our team. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels appreciated, included, and inspired to grow and contribute meaningfully.

Copart

About Copart

Copart, a global online auto auction company headquartered in Dallas, Texas is a top-performing S&P 500 company, as noted by The Wall Street Journal. Copart is a global technology leader in the online vehicle auction industry that connects its buyers and sellers via its patented cutting-edge VB3 technology. With a passion for excellence, Copart has a great company culture and strong dedication to our employees.

Copart is a veteran-founded company that honors the service of active & reserve duty employees. Copart’s veteran commitments include Leadership Development Programs, tuition reimbursement, and up to 10 days of paid leave for non-activation orders like training.

Founded in 1982, Copart connects more than 750,000 buyers and sellers from over 200 locations around the world. With our innovative technology, we remarket salvage and clean title vehicles to dealers, dismantlers, rebuilders, exporters and end users through a multi-channel online internet platform.

Copart sells vehicles on behalf of insurance companies, banks, finance companies, fleet owners, car dealerships, cars sourced from the general public and others. Because we are a 100% online auto auction company, Copart Members can browse our incredible inventory, set their own price and get great deals on vehicles through their home computer, smartphone or other mobile device. Copart’s vehicles can range in condition from damaged vehicles that can be used as rebuild projects to like-new, used vehicles.

Copart is the parent company to a portfolio of auto service companies, including CashForCars.com, CrashedToys, and National Powersport Auctions (NPA). We currently operate in the United States (Copart.com), Canada (Copart.ca), the United Kingdom (Copart.co.uk), the Republic of Ireland (Copart.ie), Brazil (Copart.com.br), Germany (Copart.de), the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Bahrain (Copartmea.com), Spain (Copart.es), and Finland (copart.fi).

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Dallas, TX
Year Founded
1982
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