Solus Accident Repair Centres
HGV Class C Driver
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HGV Class C Driver
Overview
At Solus, all roles are critical in delivering quality repairs for our customers and keeping our workshops moving. As we continue to invest in our future and strengthen our operational capability, we’re looking for a HGV Class C Driver.
This role is ideal for someone who understands the pace and pressure of an accident repair environment and takes pride in organisation, accuracy, and supporting members of the wider team.
Responsibilities
What you’ll be doing:
Our HGV drivers are kept busy in this role to get our customers back on the road quickly. We'd love for you to bring your previous experience to this role. You will work within a team of other drivers, reporting to your Transport Controller.
As a Class C HGV Driver, we want you to bring your previous experience to the team. You will:
- Collect and deliver vehicles before and after repair, working to deadlines to meet our customers’ needs.
This includes:
- Ensuring that vehicles are collected and delivered within agreed timescales.
- Providing the very best service during collection and delivery.
- Monitoring and accounting for all cash and credit card transactions, ensuring they follow company procedures.
- Completing forms to document any damage on the car—including accident-related damage and existing defects—and taking digital photographs. The customer must provide a signature.
- Highlighting any defects identified during loading/unloading or handover, reporting issues to the Production Manager.
- Updating and filing all job references upon task completion.
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Qualifications
Who we’re looking for:
All roles play a central role in our business, and we’re looking for candidates who are enthusiastic, upbeat, and committed to delivering outstanding repair services. The ideal candidate will already have:
- Previous experience driving HGV Class 2 vehicles and experience in recovery work.
- Strong customer-focused attitude with proven customer handling skills.
- Safety-conscious mindset to ensure with workshop processes.
About Solus
Solus—owned by Aviva—is one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, achieving an average turnaround of 11 days and a 4.6/5-star customer rating. We offer:
- Award-winning apprenticeships
- A reputation for shaping the future of vehicle repair
Why Join Solus?
We offer great benefits to support our employees:
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Compensation & Financial Incentives
- Competitive salary, based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
- Performance-based bonus tied to individual and company achievements.
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
Work-Life Balance
- 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 extra days.
Savings & Discounts
- Up to 40% discount on Aviva products.
- Access to additional retailer discounts.
Wellbeing & Support
- Share in Aviva’s success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme.
- Comprehensive parental and carer’s leave policies.
- Wellbeing support, including Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access.
Inclusivity & Growth
We value diversity and encourage all applicants. If you’re excited but don’t meet every requirement, we’d love to hear from you—your skills might be exactly what we need.
For disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee an interview. Simply email us after applying to let us know.
Ready to join us? Apply online today—we’ll get back to you within 14 days.
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