HGV Driver

About us : We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

HGV Driver – Polestar Wilmslow

Permanent, Full Time

Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:30–17:30

Basic Salary: £35,000

Polestar represents the future of electric performance. At our Wilmslow site, every detail matters — including the precision, care and professionalism behind each vehicle movement. We’re looking for a dedicated HGV Driver to support seamless operations and uphold the high standards expected of a premium automotive brand.

About the Role

You’ll operate one of our HGV car transporters , ensuring vehicles are moved safely, efficiently and with absolute attention to detail. This is a single‑operator role central to keeping our logistics running smoothly. With two transporters on site, your expertise directly enables us to maintain full operational capacity.

What You’ll Do

• Transport vehicles on and off site with precision and care
• Manage single‑operator transporter duties to brand and safety standards
• Carry out vehicle checks prior to loading and unloading
• Work closely with the site team to support customer handovers, service flow and display requirements
• Maintain compliance across all HGV and vehicle‑movement regulations

What You Bring

• Valid HGV licence
• Experience operating car transporters
• Strong safety awareness and a calm, professional approach
• Confidence working within a premium, customer‑focused environment

Why Polestar?

This is your chance to be part of a brand redefining the automotive landscape. You’ll work with a supportive team, modern equipment and a forward‑thinking culture built around quality, innovation and trust.

Core Benefits

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments

Health & Wellbeing

• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Optional critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing

• MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
• Free will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection

Leisure & Lifestyle

• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

• We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.
• Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.

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