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Copart

Trainee HGV Driver

2w

Copart

GB · Full-time · £28,072 – £45,000

About this role

Get behind the wheel and accelerate your driving career with Copart’s Driver Academy. Are you looking for a career as an HGV Driver, but only have a licence to drive cars and vans? We can make this a reality for you at our Operation Centre in Sandwich.

Enjoy a varied role that includes the loading and unloading of vehicles. Work Monday to Friday daytime shifts with occasional optional Saturday work. This is an interesting career rather than your average HGV Driver role.

Copart UK Limited has partnered with the UK’s largest HGV training provider to deliver a specialist program. It focuses on identifying, mentoring and coaching driving talent. Experienced HGV Drivers and Yard Operatives provide all the tools you need to succeed.

Learn and earn with guaranteed income as a Yard Operative while Copart funds your theory and practical driving qualifications. Training takes 2-4 months, subject to signing a training agreement. Anticipate earning around £45k a year once qualified.

Become part of the growing talent at Copart. We welcome applications from trainee drivers or those with heavy goods experience. Apply now to start your pathway to becoming an HGV Driver.

Requirements

  • Hold a clean car driving licence
  • Demonstrate excellent customer service skills
  • No prior HGV experience required
  • Willingness to sign training agreement
  • Physically capable of loading and unloading vehicles
  • Interest in logistics and supply chain operations

Responsibilities

  • Load and unload vehicles as a Yard Operative
  • Work Monday to Friday daytime shifts with optional Saturdays
  • Participate in specialist HGV training program
  • Undergo theory and practical driving qualifications
  • Transition to full HGV Driver role after 2-4 months training
  • Operate from the Operation Centre handling vehicle movements

Benefits

  • £28,072 per annum whilst training
  • 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and extra personal day
  • Paid day to volunteer for a charity
  • Healthcare Cash Plan for dental, optical and more
  • Contributory workplace pension scheme
  • Discounted shares in global company
  • Cycle to Work Scheme and gym discounts
  • Life Assurance coverage