Southampton, England, United Kingdom · On-site
About NVD Founded in 1980 as a family-owned business, NVD UK was established to support vehicle manufacturers by ensuring the timely and incident-free distribution of their products. Over the years, we have become a trus…
Skills: HGV Class 1 Driving, CPC Certification, Digital Tachograph, Vehicle Maintenance, Route Planning
South Dublin, Leinster, Ireland · On-site
$52k–$57k/yr
About NVD A family-owned business, established in 1980, NVD was set up to assist vehicle manufacturers in the timely and incident free distribution of their products. We’ve established ourselves as a one stop shop provid…
Skills: Panel Repair, Strip And Refit, Chassis Alignment, Welding, Dent Pulling
Southampton, England, United Kingdom • On-site
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Safely transport goods between the UK and Ireland while adhering to road transport regulations and company safety standards. Perform daily vehicle checks, maintain cleanliness, and manage all required tachograph documentation.
Must possess a Full HGV Class 1 license, a valid CPC card, and a Digital Tachograph. Candidates must be willing to sleep in the cab overnight and be comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces.
About NVD
Founded in 1980 as a family-owned business, NVD UK was established to support vehicle manufacturers by ensuring the timely and incident-free distribution of their products. Over the years, we have become a trusted one-stop solution, delivering all three core pillars of outbound logistics: transporting, storing, and enhancing our customers’ vehicles before final delivery.
Since our inception, NVD UK has led the way in pioneering the digitisation of the Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL) industry. As early adopters of emerging technologies, we have introduced significant efficiencies that save our customers both time and money. Our commitment to progress, innovation, and continuous service improvement remains central to our business ethos today.
NVD UK Ltd, a leading Vehicle Logistics company in the UK, is offering fantastic career opportunities for HGV Drivers in the Portbury, Southampton and Luton area. Join our team and drive your career forward with excellent pay and benefits!
The role involves the safe and efficient transportation of goods between the UK and Ireland, ensuring timely delivery and collection while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and customer service. The position requires a professional driver with a Full HGV Class 1 licence, valid CPC card, and Digital Tachograph, capable of managing overnight stays in the cab and adhering to all road transport and company regulations.
The successful candidate will conduct daily vehicle checks, complete required documentation accurately, and ensure vehicles are kept clean, roadworthy, and compliant with health and safety requirements. They will demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and problem-solving skills while adapting to changing routes or schedules as required.
This role demands a positive attitude, strong communication, and proficiency with mobile technology and digital tools. A good geographical knowledge of the UK, along with comfort working at heights and in confined spaces, is essential. Training and development opportunities will be provided to support continuous professional growth.
Compensation & Benefits
Earn a competitive salary that rewards your experience and skills
Drive a high-quality, modern fleet of trucks
Pension Scheme
Staff Purchase Schemes: Tyres and Tools
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted Gym Membership
Bike to Work
Requirements
Full HGV Class 1 Driving License, with full Digital Tachograph and valid CPC card.
Previous professional driving experience (HGV Class 1, Class 2, Plant, Bus, etc.).
Willingness to drive between the UK and Ireland.
Experience sleeping in the cab overnight.
Demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Understanding and compliance with all health and safety requirements.
Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces.
Good geographical knowledge of the UK.
Proficiency with technological tools, including mobile applications, scanners, and email.
Good communication skills
Responsibilities
Follow a planned route to ensure timely service to customers and report any issues or changes.
Sleep overnight in the vehicle while en route to delivery and collection points.
Conduct daily vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness and compliance with the ‘Daily Vehicle Check’ procedure.
Drive safely and responsibly, adhering to all current Road Transport Regulations.
Safely load and unload vehicles at delivery and collection points.
Comply with all legislation and paperwork requirements related to the vehicle’s Tachograph.
Maintain the vehicle’s cleanliness and report any problems immediately.
Participate in ongoing training provided by the Company.
Perform any other reasonable duties as allocated by management.
Equal Opportunities Statement
National Vehicle Distribution is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value openness, innovation, customer focus, and operational excellence. Our organisation actively promotes equality and prohibits discrimination based on gender, marital/civil status, family status, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or membership of the Traveller community, in accordance with Irish and UK equality legislation. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.
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Leading the Way in Vehicle Logistics and Transportation
Since its establishment in 1980, this family owned Irish company has continuously strengthened and improved on its position as the main suppliers of vehicle transport and vehicle storage in Ireland. An ISO certified company, NVD provides a range of services including transportation, body repairs, pre delivery inspections, vehicle conversions and enhancements as well as monitored 24 hour secure storage. NVD’s transporters operate throughout Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe providing direct deliveries from factory to dealer. The company also provides a dedicated Dealer to Dealer service within Ireland. With 75 hectares of secure storage, NVD has the capacity to hold 35,500 units at their facilities in Rosslare, Ringaskiddy and Baldonnel, all of which service Ireland’s main ports and facilitate vehicle shipments from all over the world. At NVD all services are tailored to meet and exceed your exact needs, guaranteeing you the ultimate in flexibility, an effective and efficient service and a wealth of experience that you can depend on. The company’s state-of-the-art facilities make them the first choice in handling both new and nearly new vehicles.
Offices: Marshmeadows, New Ross, Co. Wexford Y34 XY81, IE · Brownsbarn, Baldonnell, Co. Dublin D22 AV20, IE · Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare, Co. Wexford Y35 PR99, IE · Ringaskiddy Port, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork, IE
Leading the Way in Vehicle Logistics and Transportation
Since its establishment in 1980, this family owned Irish company has continuously strengthened and improved on its position as the main suppliers of vehicle transport and vehicle storage in Ireland. An ISO certified company, NVD provides a range of services including transportation, body repairs, pre delivery inspections, vehicle conversions and enhancements as well as monitored 24 hour secure storage. NVD’s transporters operate throughout Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe providing direct deliveries from factory to dealer. The company also provides a dedicated Dealer to Dealer service within Ireland. With 75 hectares of secure storage, NVD has the capacity to hold 35,500 units at their facilities in Rosslare, Ringaskiddy and Baldonnel, all of which service Ireland’s main ports and facilitate vehicle shipments from all over the world. At NVD all services are tailored to meet and exceed your exact needs, guaranteeing you the ultimate in flexibility, an effective and efficient service and a wealth of experience that you can depend on. The company’s state-of-the-art facilities make them the first choice in handling both new and nearly new vehicles.
Offices: Marshmeadows, New Ross, Co. Wexford Y34 XY81, IE · Brownsbarn, Baldonnell, Co. Dublin D22 AV20, IE · Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare, Co. Wexford Y35 PR99, IE · Ringaskiddy Port, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork, IE
