HGV Roamer/Tramper Driver
Location: Peterlee SR8 2JQ
Your Next HGV Driving Opportunity!
Looking for a driving role that offers great earning potential and no bank holiday working?
We're looking for HGV Drivers to join our team at our Peterlee Operation Centre.
If you enjoy travelling and no two weeks being the same, our Roamer/Tramper role could be for you.
Based from Peterlee, you'll travel to Copart Operation Centres across the UK, providing holiday cover and additional support during busy periods. You'll typically stay away from home 3-4 nights each week and receive generous additional allowances.
What's in it for you?
Earn approximately £52,516 per year (based on an average of 7 vehicle collections per day)
£3,000 annual Roamer allowance
£45 overnight allowance for every night away (£30 tax free)
Monday to Friday working
No bank holiday working
The opportunity to work across different locations throughout the UK
What you'll be doing
As one of our Car Transporter Drivers, you'll play an important role in keeping the automotive industry moving.
Every day is different as you collect, transport and deliver accident-damaged vehicles for some of the UK's leading insurers, fleet operators and automotive businesses.
Your responsibilities will include:
Safely loading, transporting and unloading vehicles
Carrying out vehicle inspections and reporting any damage
Delivering excellent customer service at every collection and delivery
Operating safely while following all legal and company driving standards
Using handheld technology to manage your daily workload
This is an active role that involves physical work as well as driving.
What we're looking for
HGV Class 1 (C+E) or Class 2 (Cat C) licence
Current Driver CPC
Good understanding of Drivers' Hours and Working Time Regulations
Experience driving in both urban and rural environments
Strong communication and customer service skills
Good attention to detail
Confidence using handheld devices and basic IT systems
The ability to plan your day and adapt to changing priorities
Previous vehicle recovery or car transporter experience is beneficial, but not essential.
Why join Copart?
As a global leader in vehicle remarketing and recycling, we're proud to invest in our people. Join a business where you'll receive ongoing support, opportunities to develop your career, and the stability of a permanent role with an industry leader.
Our benefits
In addition to great earning potential, you'll also enjoy:
23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
An additional day off for a special personal occasion
Paid volunteering day each year
Healthcare Cash Plan
Contributory pension scheme
Exclusive employee discounts on shopping, travel and family days out
Cycle to Work Scheme
Gym discounts and wellbeing resources
Life Assurance
Employee share purchase plan
All offers of employment are subject to proof of the right to work in the UK, satisfactory references and a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
If you're looking for a stable, rewarding driving career with a company that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.
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Copart are an equal opportunity employer, proudly hiring a diverse workforce. Discrimination is expressly forbidden and we therefore kindly welcome all applications.
At Copart, we are focused on harnessing the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. By embracing diverse perspectives, we open doors to innovation and unleash the full potential of our team. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels appreciated, included, and inspired to grow and contribute meaningfully.
Skills Required
- HGV Class 1 (C+E) or Class 2 (Cat C) licence
- Current Driver CPC
- Good understanding of Drivers' Hours and Working Time Regulations
- Experience driving in both urban and rural environments
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Good attention to detail
- Confidence using handheld devices and basic IT systems
- Ability to plan the day and adapt to changing priorities
- Previous vehicle recovery or car transporter experience
- Proof of right to work in the UK, satisfactory references and DBS check
What We Do
Copart, a global online auto auction company headquartered in Dallas, Texas is a top-performing S&P 500 company, as noted by The Wall Street Journal. Copart is a global technology leader in the online vehicle auction industry that connects its buyers and sellers via its patented cutting-edge VB3 technology. With a passion for excellence, Copart has a great company culture and strong dedication to our employees. Founded in 1982, Copart connects more than 750,000 buyers and sellers from over 200 locations around the world. With our innovative technology, we remarket salvage and clean title vehicles to dealers, dismantlers, rebuilders, exporters and end users through a multi-channel online internet platform. Copart’s diverse and extensive inventory features more than 175,000 vehicles available online every day, including early and late-model cars, classics, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles, boats, jet-skis, snowmobiles and RVs. Copart sells vehicles on behalf of insurance companies, banks, finance companies, fleet owners, car dealerships, cars sourced from the general public and others. Because we are a 100% online auto auction company, Copart Members can browse our incredible inventory, set their own price and get great deals on vehicles through their home computer, smartphone or other mobile device. Copart’s vehicles can range in condition from damaged vehicles that can be used as rebuild projects to like-new, used vehicles. Copart is the parent company to a portfolio of auto service companies, including CashForCars.com, CrashedToys, and National Powersport Auctions (NPA). We currently operate in the United States (Copart.com), Canada (Copart.ca), the United Kingdom (Copart.co.uk), the Republic of Ireland (Copart.ie), Brazil (Copart.com.br), Germany (Copart.de), the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Bahrain (Copartmea.com), Spain (Copart.es), and Finland (copart.fi).
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