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Vehicle Collection Driver Class 1Location: Chipping Warden, Banbury Salary: Competitive basic + daily bonus + paid overtimeAre you an experienced Class 1 HGV driver looking for a fresh challenge? Do you have experience with vehicle recovery or car transporters? 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 serviceWhat 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 reliableWhat 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 contributionEmployee 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 choiceImportant Information:This role is subject to satisfactory checks, including:
Right to Work
DBS
2 years of referencesIAA 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.We reserve the right to close this this vacancy early once a suitable candidate has been found, so please submit your application as soon as possible