Driver - Minimum Class C1

Job Overview

We're looking for an experienced Driver to join our busy EV department at our Group's headquarters in Belton, Grantham.

Working closely with and as a key part of the EV team, the role will consist of collecting and delivering battery packs to and from our dealerships, using a HIAB Flatbed. You will also be responsible for managing all paperwork as well as booking deliveries in using our automated booking in system.
This role is predominantly based on day shift, but on occasion you may be required to travel outside of these hours, including overnight.

The successful individual will have delivery driving experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment and will possess a full, clean driving license. Due to the nature of the goods being delivered, you will also require ADR qualification as well as a HIAB License; however this can be arranged on commencement of employment if they do not possess this already.

About the Company

Autocraft Solutions Group is Europe’s largest independent engine remanufacturer and assembler, supplying over 20,000 engines per year to prestige OEMs such as Jaguar Land Rover, Ford, Aston Martin, Volvo, JCB and many more. We are also a technology leader in Electric Vehicle (EV) battery assembly and remanufacturing solutions, component machining and engineering services. Sustainability is at the core of everything we do!

Purpose: Key Roles and Responsibilities

·          Collect faulty battery packs from dealerships

·          Deliver repaired battery packs to dealerships

·          Manage paperwork, ensuring it is all signed correctly and passed to the relevant individuals.

·          Book batteries in following our automated booking in system

·          Ensure vehicles and trailers are maintained for the job

·          When not out driving, you will assist production with onsite logistics and tasks.

Skills / Knowledge

·          Full, clean, driving license

·          ADR & Driver Qualifications & HIAB License - Desirable. The company will source this if required.

·          Tachograph card and prior knowledge of system (Desirable)

·          Fluent in the English language

Person Specification

·          Excellent Communication skills, both oral and written.

·          Excellent team working skills but also the ability to use own initiative.

·          Open to embracing new ways of working and comfortable with change.

·          Ability to manage own workload to meet specific deadlines.

·          Positive attitude towards all work, colleagues and customers.

·          Safety aware

·         Employee Assistance Programme / Counselling

·         On-site Parking

·         Training and Development

·         Company workwear provided

·         Free Tea / Coffee

·         1:30pm finish on Fridays

·         Holidays 24 days + 8 bank holidays (pro-rata)

·         Specsavers vouchers

·         Quarterly bonus scheme

·         Death in Service Benefit