Trainee Car Transporter
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Position Overview & Specifications
Igloo has some exciting opportunities for experienced Class 1 drivers to train and up skill to become car transporters in Leeds.
Once fully trained in loading and unloading vehicles and securing the vehicles on your trailers, you will be required to collect and deliver vehicles to dealerships, preparation centres and depots around the UK.
Successful candidates will be working on the behalf of one of the UK’s largest and leading automotive companies.
The Role:
First and foremost, you will be trained in all aspects of the role, ensuring you are fully aware of how to load, unload and secure vehicles on the trailer. Once fully trained up the role will include the below duties:
- Completing daily checks of the vehicle before setting off on your run.
- Driving a class 1, 11+ Car transporter.
- Loading, unloading, and securing vehicles on the trailer.
- Delivering and collecting a range of vehicles to and from customers, this will include, dealerships, preparation centres, fleet sites, We Buy Any Car sites, auction sites and small businesses.
- Ensuring every car is delivered to high standards set every time.
- Maintain the high standards of the vehicle and driving hours compliance.
- Full training will be given, providing you have held a Class 1 licence for a minimum of 2 years.
What kind of person we are looking for?:
- It is essential that you have held a CE category on your driving licence for a minimum of 2 years.
- No more than 6 points for minor offences.
- Must have at least 6 months driving experience within the past 5 years.
- Be confident to drive vehicles onto a trailer at height.
- You must be able to demonstrate your knowledge about transport legislation and tachographs.
- Great communication skills and a passion for meeting the highest standards set.
- Hold a valid CPC, driver qualification card and tachograph card.
- You must always work efficiently but to a high standard to meet customer expectations.
- Be keen to learn new skills and ways of working.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Taxi & Car Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Car Transporter roles across Igloo Automotive's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Taxi & Car Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £34,339 - £50,918 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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