HGV2 Recovery Driver - Nights

Job Title

HGV2 Recovery Driver – Nights

Locations Available

Depot based from Stotfold, SG5 or Bedford, MK42

Job Type

Full-Time

Salary

£39,000 + Incentives (overtime & bonuses)

OTE: drivers can earn up to £45,000 depending upon hours worked and incentives paid.

Benefits

• Employee Discount (recovery, garage services and MOT’s)
• Full Training including CPC and IVR
• Full PPE Provided
• Company mobile phone
• Full support of an experienced team

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity is available for an HGV2 Recovery Driver to join this well-established local automotive, breakdown and recovery business. Based from the depot in Bedford, the successful HGV2 Recovery Driver will work a flexible shift pattern including days, nights and weekends. Recovery driving can be very rewarding and the salary competitive based upon the hours you are prepared to work and your flexibility.

No previous experience is required as the company will train in all aspects of the job role.

The successful Recovery Driver will join this hardworking and dedicating team customers who have broken down by the roadside.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Minor Roadside Repairs (Jump starts, Wheel Changes Etc.)
• Vehicle Breakdown Recovery
• Traffic Collision Recovery
• Compound Recovery (on behalf of Police)
• Using the Vehicle Recovery App to complete accurate data on vehicle diagnosis
• You will be required to assist customers in their time of need and will be trained to load vehicles onto the recovery truck and transport to a designated drop off point.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum HGV2 licence with no more than 3 points on the licence for minor endorsements and no outstanding DD, DR or CD penalty points
• Digi Tacho and full current DCPC
• Confident and personable when talking to customers
• A willingness to learn and enthusiasm to work as a team in all situations and in all weather conditions
• Empathetic and appreciative of the stressful situation that customers can find themselves in

Training

The company would prefer experienced Recovery drivers; however they will offer full training if required.

Hours & Shift Pattern

Nights: 19:00-07:00

Working 10 days from 14 on a fortnightly pattern. All applicants must be willing to work every other weekend as part of their roster.

Overtime available.

Example Shift Pattern

• Monday 7pm to 7am
• Tuesday 7pm to 7am
• Wednesday 7pm to 7am
• Thursday Off
• Friday 7pm to 7am
• Saturday 7pm to 7am
• Sunday 7pm to 7am
• Monday 7pm to 7am
• Tuesday Off
• Wednesday 7pm to 7am
• Thursday 7pm to 7am
• Friday 7pm to 7am
• Saturday Off
• Sunday Off

Alternative Shift Patterns

The company is flexible with shifts and may consider requests for alternative patterns including part-time working and permanent days.

Vetting & Background Check

Due to the nature of the position all applicants will be required to undertake enhanced police vetting and therefore all employment offers shall be subject to undertaking and passing this procedure.

Our client will undertake vetting including referencing up to 5 years. They will also require an enhanced Police Records check. If you have any criminal convictions or cautions in the UK or abroad, you MUST declare them to us at the time of applying. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence and may determine if we can submit you for the position.