Careers - SDL - Vehicle delivery services

The life of a Trade Plate Driver can be fulfilling, rewarding and enjoyable should you conduct yourself in the correct manner.

What other role gives you the opportunity to meet new people and travel the length and breadth of the U.K. on a weekly basis?

This role is not a driving job. It is a customer service role whilst driving a vehicle. At Simply Driven Logistics we will train you the SDL way and furnish you with everything you need to become a successful Trade Plate Driver. Your commitment to following the guidance given coupled with the technology and back-office support at hand will ensure that your experience carrying out this role will be all of the above and more.

You must possess basic technical skills to operate electronic documents and emails, have the ability to drive all manner of vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes: manual, automatic & electric types. You must be over the age of 21 (insurance requirement), carry a full driver’s licence and have at least 3 years driving experience along with off-road parking at your home address. You are also required to wear the issued SDL uniform.

All drivers are required to provide us with a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work with SDL. If you are already in possession of one less than 3 months old, you can upload it on the application form below. If you do not hold a current DBS check, you must apply for one or request that SDL apply on your behalf.

The check will be carried out by APCS Ltd, an authorised umbrella body approved by the Government. We will send you a link to the page and the log in details to start your application. The current cost of a basic DBS check is £31.20 should you wish to apply yourself and SDL will pay 50% back to you on receipt being submitted.. If you would prefer SDL to apply on your behalf the cost will be £31.20 + £15.00 administration charge. SDL will only reimburse 50% of the £31.20 in this case.

If you would like any further information regarding the role, please feel free to call 0116 2960872 (Option 3 recruitment) and speak with our Operations Manager Jay Linn who will be more than happy to assist you.

If you believe you are ready to take the step over, please fill out the on-line application form and Jay will get back to you.

On-line application form.

Please leave blank:

1) Personal information.

Name:

Home address:

Postcode:

Telephone number:

E-mail address:

Date of Birth:

National Insurance Number:

Bank Name:

Account in the name of:

Sort Code:

Account Number:

2) Emergency Contact / Next of kin information.

Contact Name:

Relationship to driver:

Address:

Postcode:

Telephone number:

3) Please advise us of any conditions, medical or other which may affect your ability to perform your role.

4) Motoring convictions – List dates, offence codes, and penalty points of all unspent convictions and pending convictions.

5) Have you resided in the British Isles for less than 3 consecutive years?

5a) If you answered, yes, please give details:

6) Have you been involved in any motor accidents in the last 3 years?

6a) If you answered, yes, please give details:

7) Do you suffer from diabetes, epilepsy, defective hearing or vision, heart condition, or any other physical or mental disability, infirmity, or disease?

7a) If you answered, yes, please give details:

8) Have you ever been refused motor vehicle insurance or had any insurance you hold or have held declined or cancelled?

8a) If you answered, yes, please give details:

Uploads

Front of driver’s licence:

Back of driver’s licence:

Proof of address (utility bill / Bank statement):

Your CV:

DBS check:

Please confirm:

I confirm that I am eligible to work in the U.K.

Please confirm:

Declaration. I hereby warrant and declare that the above statements and particulars are true and there is no material fact which should be disclosed. I agree to advise immediately any changes in particulars.

Please confirm:

I understand that this data will only be used for the purposes of motor insurance and will be held in accordance with the Data Protection Act, 1998.

Please confirm:

I consent to Simply Driven Logistics Ltd. (“SDL”) holding information about me for the duration of my application to, and service as, a contractor to SDL. SDL agrees to use your data only for the purposes of the proper conduct of its business and will not share your data with any third parties.

Please confirm:

I give SDL permission to carry out driving licence and DBS checks as required.