HGV2 Recovery Driver - Days in Essex

HGV Driving + Helping People + Paid Training + Uniform + Great Company + Good Rates = Best Job Ever! Train to become a Recovery Driver for this prestigious UK Breakdown & Recovery Organisations, help people in a genuine time of need and have a fantastic long-term career. Job Title: Recovery Driver / Recovery Colleague Locations Available: Cambridge (CM23), Chelmsford (CM7), Luton (LU6) & Salisbury (SP11) Overview: Immediate Interview and 28th September Start Date Will accept freshly passed HGV Drivers Temp to Perm Role: Minimum 3-month on Agency with Perm Job Offer available Day Shift on 4 in / 4 off roster Weekly Paid whilst on the agency Paid training and accommodation provided whilst on training in the Midlands Introduction: We are the specialist agency for the Breakdown & Recovery Industry and are currently recruiting for one of the leading motoring organisations in the country! With over 10 years of experience working with this company, we can give you a full understanding of how rewarding being a Recovery Driver / Recovery Colleague is, and how you can combine your love of driving with your love of helping people. _____________________________________________________________________________________ The Role: Working as a Recovery Driver / Recovery Colleague is highly rewarding as you are genuinely helping people in their time of need. Its interesting, and no two days are the same, so you'll never get bored! Working for this prestigious company, you will be required to: Attend roadside breakdowns of light vehicles (cars/vans). Load and transport to garages or home addresses. Deliver excellent customer care in sometimes stressful situations. Work in all weather conditions, independently and professionally. __________________________________________________________________________________________ What You Need: Licence: HGV Class 2 (LGVC) or higher (max 6 points for minor offences, no DD/DR/CD). Tacho & DQC/DCPC: Required from day one. Commercial Driving Experience: Freshly passed HGV drivers will be considered however previous experience in a commercial driving is essential (7.5T or Bus/Coach). Other Requirements: Good understanding of Drivers Hours and Compliance. Calm under pressure, self-motivated, and prepared to work in all weather conditions. Strong people skills; must be able to communicate effectively with the general public in stressful and difficult situations. (There is never a good time to break down, and people can be upset and worried, especially being by the side of the road.) _________________________________________________________________________________________ Training: 3-week Induction Training Programme: Week 1: Training in Birmingham (accommodation, travel and food expenses paid). Week 2: Training in the Walsall (accommodation, travel and food expenses paid). Week 3: On-the-job training and mentoring from depot. __________________________________________________________________________________________ Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off roster on Days Shifts Average 40 hours per week across the year Hours 08:00 to 19:00 (11 paid including breaks) Overtime available at the End-of-Shift and additional days __________________________________________________________________________________________ Pay and Benefits: The company pays a lower overtime rate for the first 12-weeks: First 12 Weeks: Basic: £14.88 per hour Overtime: £16.27 per hour OTE: £33,000 per year After 12 weeks worked: Basic: £14.88 per hour Overtime: £28.00 per hour OTE: £35,000 per year Note: Some Recovery Patrols can earn up to £40,000+ depending on hours worked plus additional incentives. Permanent Employee Package, if transferred at the end of the contract: If taken on permanently, additional benefits are added to the package including: Additional bonuses and incentives. Company pension. Staff discounts and benefits programme _________________________________________________________________________________________ Vetting: They will require full vetting including: Identity and Right to Work. Referencing for 2 years. DBS check. Adverse Credit check. Note: If you have any unspent criminal convictions or cautions in the UK or abroad, you MUST declare them at the time of applying. You will also need to tell us if you have any CCJs, IVA, or bankruptcies. All information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence and may determine if we can submit you for the position. __________________________________________________________________________________________ Why This Role? Combine driving with helping people in genuine need. No multi-drops, no loading bay waits every day is different. Paid training, uniform, great company reputation. Potential for a Long-term career with excellent benefits TPBN1_UKTJ