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Vehicle Collection Driver Class 1
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Vehicle Collection Driver Class 1
IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA) – A Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Company IAA’s unique platform facilitates the marketing and sale of total-loss, damaged, and low-value vehicles, leveraging technology and innovation for global commercial asset transactions.
Vehicle Collection Driver – Class 1
Location: Canvey Island Salary: Competitive hourly rate + daily bonus + paid overtime
About the Role
Are you an experienced Class 1 HGV driver seeking a new challenge? Do you have prior experience in vehicle recovery or car transportation? If so, join IAA and take the next step in your career with a role offering fantastic earning potential, generous benefits, and a supportive team environment.
As a Vehicle Collection Driver (Class 1), you’ll be tasked with collecting accident-damaged vehicles from client and customer locations. Using specialist salvage/recovery trucks and vehicle winches, you’ll ensure the safe and compliant loading, securing, and unloading of vehicles at all times. Accuracy in recording vehicle heights before each journey is crucial for highway and weight regulations compliance.
Full training is provided for all roles at IAA.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect allocated vehicles from client and customer locations
- Safely load, secure, and unload vehicles on assigned trucks or trailers
- Comply with all legal driving regulations, including height/weight limits and road safety
- Measure and document vehicle height accurately before every journey
- Maintain professional communication with customers, clients, and colleagues
- Adhere to high standards of safety, precision, and customer service
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Minimum Requirements
- Valid UK Class 1 (C+E) driving licence
- Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card in force
- Minimum of 6 months Class 1 HGV driving experience
- Preferable: Experience in vehicle recovery or car transporter operations (training provided)
- Strong communication and customer-facing skills
- Safety-first attitude with keen attention to detail
- Must be self-motivated, reliable, and highly organised
What We Offer
Financial & Work-Based Perks
- Hourly pay with progressive daily bonuses for collections/deliveries
- Paid overtime as part of remuneration
- Fully assigned company vehicle
- 100% training coverage, including a programme provider such as IVRT
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Supportive Benefits
- Free uniform and PPE (personal protective equipment)
- Free on-site parking
- 28 days annual holiday (including public holidays)
- Pension contribution (3.5% employer contribution)
- Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
Additional Perks
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Employee Wellbeing: Access to Telus Health support services
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Financial Discounts:
- 3% cashback on vehicle parts (via company tooling accounts)
- Vodafone employee discounts
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Community Impact: Paid volunteer day chosen by you (£512 annual value)
Important Notes
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Satisfactory employment checks are mandatory, including:
- Right to Work verification
- DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance (or equivalent)
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IAA conducts random drug and alcohol testing to uphold a safe working environment.
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IAA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fairness, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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This vacancy is subject to early close once a suitably qualified candidate is secured. Apply without delay.
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