Demonstration Driver
KH Recruitment
- Maidstone, Kent
- £48,344 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Covering UK/Europe
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £48,344.00Join a global leader in environmentally focused vehicle design & manufacturing.Demonstrate industry-leading, performance-focused vehicles to customers across the UK and EuropeEnjoy a competitive salary package, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension, and cash plan benefitsBe part of a company that values respect, communication, teamwork, recognition, and qualityOur client, a well-established global leader in the design and manufacture of vehicles, is seeking an experienced Demonstration Driver to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled driver with a passion for environmentally conscious, performance-focused solutions to showcase the company’s industry-leading products to customers across the UK and Europe.Position Overview
As a Demonstration Driver, you will play a crucial role in showcasing our client’s vehicles to potential and existing customers. You will be responsible for demonstrating the effective use of these vehicles, ensuring that customers are confident and competent in their basic operations. Your expertise and professionalism will contribute to the overall success of the company by driving customer satisfaction and promoting the company’s commitment to environmentally focused solutions.
Responsibilities
Demonstrate the effective use of vehicles to potential and actual customers, answering questions accurately and positivelyDrive the designated vehicle in accordance with the Highway Code, exercising due care and attention at all timesComplete daily vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness and provide basic maintenance, reporting any defects to the Transport & Fleet ManagerEnsure that vehicle demonstrations are carried out at times required by the customer/RSM and used to their full potentialKeep machines clean, tidy, and maintained following operational requirements, washing vehicles weekly as a minimumLoad vehicles onto transporters where necessary, ensuring due care and attention to minimise the risk of damageDrive loaded vehicles to customers as required, unloading in compliance with relevant proceduresComplete work records as required, including a daily route log and any other necessary documentationMaintain safe and legal telephone contact with the sales office to report problems and receive changes in instructionsReport any accidents, “near misses”, damage, and significant hazards to the Transport & Fleet Manager and the Health and Safety ManagerEnsure that all work undertaken complies with statutory regulations, codes of practice, and operating proceduresComplete all demo pre- and post-reportsTravel within the UK and Overseas as directed, staying away and working outside core hours to suit the needs of the customer and sales teamCompany Overview
Our client is a global leader in the design and manufacture of vehicles, renowned for their industry-leading, environmentally focused products. Their commitment to developing performance-focused, environmentally conscious products has positioned them at the forefront of the industry.Benefits
Competitive salary package25 days holiday + bank holidaysPension schemeCash plan benefitsBereavement leaveNon-contributory life assuranceAlongside this attractive benefits package, you’ll be part of a company that values respect, communication, teamwork, recognition, and quality. Our client fosters a supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions will be recognised and celebrated.At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit. If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page. This does not need to be formatted in the same manner. In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics etc, please could you also submit a “clean” copy in Word. Thank you.KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR – Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd Keep in touch with us online for job alerts, industry updates and market…