Ritchie Bros.
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Vehicle Collection Driver Class 1
Canvey Island, Essex, United KingdomPosted Oct 28, 2026
Job description
CLASS 1 DRIVER , CANVEY ISLAND , ESSEX SALARY
- COMPETITIVE + DRIVER BONUS APPLIED FOR EACH VEHICLE DELEVERED OR COLLECTED + 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 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 Opportunity as a Class 1 Driver: 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. Key Areas of Responsibility: Liaising with customers and clients Collecting vehicles from various locations Loading and offloading to and from our HGV vehicles Driving as per regulations and legislations regarding working and driving regulations and height restrictions Here's what you bring: Minimum of 6 months driving experience Previous recovery/car transporter experience would be an advantage (full company training will be provided) You should have good communication and customer service skills Be self-motivated, organised and resilient Have good attention to detail Class 1 Driving License Digital Tachograph Card Driver CPC Card What we offer: Competitive basic salary Driver bonus applied to each vehicle delivered or collected Dedicated vehicle Full 1-1 training given Uniform and PPE provided Free onsite parking Telus Health Discounted parts and non-auction vehicles Employee discount on Vodaphone Paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice Ongoing training and professional development Competitive basic salary 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) Pension plan with 3.5% employer contribution This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS, Finance and Right to work checks. We operate random drug and alcohol screening to ensure the safe operation of our business activities.
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