Vehicle Collection Driver Class 1
Location: Newark
Salary: Competitive basic + daily bonus + paid overtime
Are you an experienced Class 1 HGV driver looking for a fresh challenge? Do you have experience with vehicle recovery or car transporters? Join the industry leader in vehicle salvage and recovery.
Join IAA and take the next step in your driving career with a role that offers excellent earning potential, great benefits, and a supportive team environment.
The Role:
As a Vehicle Collection Driver Class 1, you’ll be responsible for collecting accident damaged vehicles from various customer and client locations. Using specially designed salvage/recovery trucks and a vehicle winch when required, you’ll ensure safe and compliant loading, securing and unloading of vehicles at all times.
You’ll also accurately measure and record vehicle heights before each journey, ensuring full compliance with height, weight, and road safety regulations.
A potential salary expectation (based on an average of 7 vehicle collections per day for which a bonus is paid), would be in the region of £51,000 per annum. In addition, £30 is payable per night for each overnight stay.
Key Responsibilities:
•Collect allocated vehicles from client and customer locations
•Load, secure and unload vehicles safely
•Follow all legal and company driving regulations
•Accurately measure and record vehicle heights before every journey
•Communicate professionally with customers and colleagues
•Maintain high standards of safety, accuracy, and customer service
What You’ll Need:
•Valid Class 1 (C+E) Driving Licence
•Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
•Minimum 6 months HGV driving experience
•Previous recovery or car transporter experience is advantageous (full training provided)
•Strong communication and customer service skills
•Safety-first mindset with excellent attention to detail
•Self-motivated, organised, and reliable
What We Offer:
•Hourly pay
•Daily driver bonus for each vehicle collected or delivered
•Dedicated vehicle
•Full 1:1 company training provided and IVR training provided
•Free uniform and PPE
•Free onsite parking
•Ongoing training and career development
•28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
•Pension plan with 3.5% employer contribution
Employee Benefits:
•Access to Telus Health support services
•Discounted vehicle parts and non-auction cars
•Vodafone employee discount
•Paid volunteer day for a charity of your choice
Important Information:
This role is subject to satisfactory checks, including:
•Right to Work
•DBS
•2 years of references
IAA also conducts random drug and alcohol testing to ensure a safe working environment.
About IAA:
Owned by industry leader RB Global, IAA processes tens of thousands of vehicles annually across the UK, serving an international buyer base in over 170 countries. Our daily online auctions feature both salvage and non-salvage vehicles, supporting insurers, dealerships, fleet and rental companies, and charitable organisations.
IAA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fairness, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of employment.