Up to £12.71 per hour
About the Role
Manpower UK seeks a Car Compound driver - Days, Thorne for its Doncaster automotive site, offering up to £12.71 hourly on a permanent contract. Working full-time day shifts, the successful applicant moves vehicles safely around a compound holding over 4,500 parking spaces. Duties include transporting cars between locations, preparing and maintaining stock, plus recording movements with handheld scanners. Confidence behind the wheel, outdoor stamina and attention to detail suit this active outdoor post. Prior driving experience helps, though immediate starts are available for capable candidates. The role blends vehicle handling with preparation tasks at a busy refurbishment centre.
Compound Driver
Vehicle Preparation Operative (VPO Driver)
Thorne, Doncaster
Full-Time | Immediate Starts Available
Temp to Perm Opportunities
Are you a confident driver who enjoys working outdoors and staying active£ We are currently recruiting Compound Vehicle Preparation Operatives (VPO Drivers) to join a large automotive operation in Thorne, with over 4,500 vehicle parking spaces on site.
This is much more than just a driving role. You''ll play a key part in the preparation, movement, and maintenance of vehicles across a busy automotive compound and refurbishment centre.
The Role
As a Compound VPO Driver, you will be responsible for:
- Moving vehicles safely around the compound
- Transporting vehicles between various locations on site
- Using handheld scanners to record vehicle movements and updates
- Preparing vehicles for photography and inspection
- Pulling vehicles into loading and photography areas
- Battery charging vehicles where required
- Jet washing and cleaning vehicles
- Picking and moving wheels and vehicle parts
- Working with a mixture of manual, automatic, hybrid, and electric vehicles
- Following site processes and health andamp; safety procedures at all times
Physical Requirements
This role is ideal for someone who likes to keep active. It is not solely a driving position.
You will be:
Walking up to 10 miles per day
Spending the majority of your shift on your feet
Working outdoors in all weather conditions
Carrying out physical duties including vehicle preparation and wheel handling
Shift Patterns
Choose from the following shifts:
- 6:00am - 2:00pm
- 8:00am - 4:00pm
- 10:00am - 6:00pm
Candidate Requirements
To be considered for this opportunity, you must:
- Hold a full UK driving licence for a minimum of 2 years
- Be 21 years of age or over
- Have no more than 6 penalty points on your licence
- Have your own transport to travel to and from the site
- Be physically fit and capable of working in a fast-paced outdoor environment
- Be comfortable driving a variety of vehicles, including automatic and electric cars
- Possess a positive attitude with a keen eye for detail
What''s On Offer£
Immediate starts available
Ongoing work with full-time hours
Weekly pay
Full training provided
Opportunity to secure a permanent position
Work within a modern automotive refurbishment and logistics operation
If you''re looking for a hands-on, active role within the automotive industry and are available to start immediately, we''d love to hear from you.
Apply today and join a growing team in Thorne where no two days are the same!
Apply online or call the office on 01472 361616
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