HGV Class 1 Driver – Tilt & Slide (16-18T Truck)
Location: Red Lodge, Bury St Edmunds
Salary: Competitive basic + achievable daily bonus + paid overtime
Are you an ex recovery, car transporter or class 1 Driver looking for a new challenge on a permanent basis?
Join the team at IAA and drive your career forward with a role that offers stability, great earning potential, and excellent benefits!
The Role:
As a Class 1 Vehicle Collection Driver, you’ll be responsible for collecting vehicles from various locations and safely loading/unloading them onto your truck using a vehicle winch when required. You will be expected to follow all relevant regulations regarding vehicle height, weight, and road safety. Before every journey, you’ll accurately measure and record vehicle height using a measuring stick and cab height indicator.
Key Responsibilities:
* Collect vehicles from client and customer locations
* Load and offload vehicles using tilt & slide equipment
* Ensure safe, compliant driving and loading practices
* Communicate professionally with clients and customers
* Accurately record vehicle height before journeys
* Follow all legal and company driving regulations
What You'll Need:
* A valid Class 1 Driving Licence
* Digital Tachograph Card
* Driver CPC Card
* Minimum 6 months HGV driving experience
* Previous recovery or car transporter experience is an advantage (full training provided)
* Strong communication and customer service skills
* Good attention to detail, with a safety-first mindset
* Self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently
What We Offer :
* Daily driver bonus for each vehicle collected or delivered
* Dedicated vehicle
* Full 1:1 company 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:
* Telus Health support services
* Discounted vehicle parts and non-auction cars
* Vodafone employee discount
* Paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choic
Important Information:
This role is subject to satisfactory checks, including:
* Right to work
* DBS
* References (2 years)
We also carry out random drug and alcohol screening to maintain a safe working environment.
Who are we?
Owned by industry-leading auctioneer, RB Global, IAA annually processes tens of thousands of vehicles nationwide, serving an international buyer base in more than 170 countries including registered customers, insurers, dealerships, fleet lease and rental car companies as well as charitable organisations. Daily online auctions showcase salvage and non-salvage inventory, offering buyers a wide range of vehicles to choose from.
IAA is an equal opportunity employer and ensures non-discrimination in all activities in accordance with all applicable laws. This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in the country in which this job is located.