At a Glance
- Tasks: Recover HGVs and commercial vehicles from roadside locations and accident scenes.
- Company: Join a well-established recovery team with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, on-call retainer, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible hours with a professional team environment.
- Why this job: Enjoy varied work and make a real difference in challenging situations.
- Qualifications: Valid Class 1 licence and experience in heavy vehicle recovery required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Ambitions Personnel are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced HGV Class 1 Recovery Driver to join their established recovery team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in heavy vehicle recovery who enjoys a varied role and is confident working in challenging situations. No two days are the same, and you'll be part of a professional team providing recovery services for commercial vehicles.
The Role
- Recovering HGVs, trucks and buses from roadside locations and accident scenes.
- Attending road traffic collisions (RTCs) and breakdowns.
- Carrying out heavy vehicle winching and recovery operations.
- Loading, transporting and recovering commercial vehicles safely and efficiently.
- Completing vehicle checks and ensuring recovery equipment is maintained.
- Delivering a high level of customer service while working professionally in often time-sensitive situations.
- Adhering to all health and safety procedures and industry regulations.
What We're Looking For
- Valid Class 1 (Category C+E) licence.
- Previous experience in heavy recovery is essential.
- Experience recovering HGVs, trucks, buses and other commercial vehicles.
- Confident carrying out winching and recovery operations.
- Experience attending roadside breakdowns and RTCs.
- A calm, professional approach under pressure.
- Strong awareness of health and safety.
- Flexible attitude and willingness to be on call.
Hours
Friday to Monday 8:00am – 6:00pm. In addition, you will be on call for the first three nights of your working week, receiving a £50 retainer per night, plus any additional payments applicable for call‑outs.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- £50 on-call retainer for the first three nights of each working week.
- Permanent opportunity with an established business.
- Varied and rewarding work.
- Supportive team environment.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
If you're an experienced HGV Class 1 Recovery Driver looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV, or contact Ambitions Personnel for more information.
