Compound Operative / Driver

About us: We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we're committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That's why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Compound Operative / Driver Audi Preparation Centre North Shields

42 Hours: Monday - Thursday - 7.00am - 4.00pm Friday 7.00am - 3.30pm

Salary: £12.71 per hour

Lookers is recruiting for a driver to join their busy, dynamic team. As a driver, you will collect and deliver both cars and parts to retail and corporate customers, working hard to consistently exceed customer expectations and ensure that we provide an exceptional level of service to all our customers! You can look forward to on-going training opportunities that provide you with the right career path and to accelerate your career further!

Drivers at Lookers prioritise their time and workload efficiently, and they maintain our vehicles ensuring they are clean and in a roadworthy condition, both inside and out. You will drive safely and in accordance with current road and traffic legislation and you will notify your line manager of any defects, damage, or incidents that occur on the road.

Deliver both cars and parts to retail and corporate customers

Visiting our other Lookers dealerships in the area

Ensuring our vehicles are kept in a clean and roadworthy condition

Drive in accordance with current road and traffic legislation to represent our business.

Consistently providing an exceptional level of service to all of our customers

Always maintain highest levels of professionalism

You'll Need

Full UK driving licence

Good timekeeping and a strong work ethic

Team player with a positive attitude

For insurance purposes we require all candidates to have held their full UK driving licence for a minimum of 2 years as you will be driving some high roofed/ long wheelbase vehicles. You will also be reliable, have excellent communication skills, be flexible and approach your role with a positive and professional attitude.

Having experience working in a similar role would be advantageous, along with a real passion for providing a great customer service experience

Core Benefits:

Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business

Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service

Enhanced family leave, including 6 months' full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks' full pay for paternity leave

Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments

Health & Wellbeing:

Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs

Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing

Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments

Optional critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing:

MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app

Free will writing services to help plan for the future

Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection

Leisure & Lifestyle:

Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle

Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence

Access to home and technology vouchers

bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.

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