Job Description

Job Title:

Trade Plate Driver

Department: Woodside Motorfreight

Responsible to: Director / Line Manager / Driver Trainer

Location: Ballynure

Shifts available: Monday - Friday

Who are we?

Woodside Motorfreight has a reputation for market leading quality, compliance and efficiency. We are searching for high calibre, professional Trade Plate driver to join our team serving the motor industry, including manufacturers, dealer networks, auction houses and end users throughout the UK & Ireland.


The Person:

We require a driver who has the ability to work as part of a team, has a keen eye for detail, is confident in the use of smart phones and is reliable and conscientious with a flexible attitude toward work.

The Role and Responsibilities:

To ensure all paperwork and electronic documentation is completed accurately, including additional vehicle condition reports, signed by the relevant parties in the appropriate places, and submitted where necessary, this will also include the use and management of a hand held electronic device.


You will inspect thoroughly all vehicles for damage, wear and tear, mileage and shortages, and make notations on the relevant paperwork. You will then ensure that damage is countersigned by the contact person at the collection point.


You may on occasion be required to prepare demonstration vehicles for delivery to customers. This will include washing the exterior of vehicles, cleaning the interior, and fuelling if required.

Rate of pay:

Basic - 12.71 per hour


Overtime Sat - 14.80 per hour


Overtime Sun - 19.38 per hour


Contract type: Monday - Friday


Essential Criteria:

Well presented, professional individual with excellent communication and customer service skills


Familiar with operating in-car infotainment systems and hand-held electronic devices including tablets & smart phones.


Excellent attention to detail


Team player


Strong communication and administration skills


Organised and methodical approach


Ability to deal with sensitive customer circumstances


Full driving license

Desirable criteria:

Previous experience working within the motor industry eg. sales, body work, in-car infotainment systems


Class 1 HGV Categories advantageous


Other benefits:

Fully funded healthcare plan with Health shield


Long service recognition


Cycle to work scheme


Opportunities for personal development


Role specific training


For more information and to apply:

Complete our online application form


Email your CV to Recruitment@woodsides.com


Call 07741 756520


Or Text RECRUIT and your name to 66777


Our Diversity and Inclusion commitments:

Woodside Logistics Group is committed to having an inclusive workplace where every employee feels they belong. If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact us.


The company operate pre-employment drugs screening testing and any offer of employment made is conditional upon a clear pre-employment drugs screening test*.


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