Light Vehicle Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
Salford Van Hire Ltd, one of the country’s leading vehicle rental and contract hire companies who have been trading for over 55 years are looking to recruit small/light vehicle drivers who will be based within our high energy Transport Department at our Head Office address in Manchester.
Main duties for this role are to assist with the nationwide delivery & collection of vehicles, along with other general duties to meet the demands of the business.
For this role you must be in possession of a current and valid UK driving licence and have a good command of the English language, you must be highly motivated and have a friendly, polite, positive and professional attitude and be one that can follow instructions precisely.
Hours of work: Flexible, from 3 to 6 days available, 8am to 6pm, shift will include 1 weekend day
100% Timekeeping and attendance is paramount for this role.
Rates of pay: £11ph
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PLEASE NOTE: Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £11.00-£11.01 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Driving: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Light Vehicle Driver roles across Salford Van Hire'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 General.
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 £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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