Ritchie Bros.
Vehicle Collection Driver Class 1
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About Us
IAA
IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA), a Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers company (NYSE: RBA) and (TSX: RBA), is a trusted global marketplace for insights, services, and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles. Leveraging leading-edge technology and focusing on innovation, IAA’s unique platform facilitates the marketing and sale of total-loss, damaged and low-value vehicles.
Job Description
Vehicle Collection Driver Class 1 - (26T Truck Nights out)
Salary: Competitive basic + daily bonus + paid 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 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.
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You’ll also accurately measure and record vehicle heights before each journey, ensuring full compliance with height, weight, and road safety regulations.
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 service
What 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, organized, and reliable
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What 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 contribution
Employee 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 choice
Important Information
This role is subject to satisfactory checks, including:
- Right to Work
- DBS
IAA also conducts random drug and alcohol testing to ensure a safe working environment.
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