At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive recovery vans, collect and deliver cars, ensuring top-notch customer service.
- Company: Join Solus, a leader in vehicle repairs with a strong focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus opportunities, 33 days' holiday, and discounts on Aviva products.
- Other info: Enjoy career growth and supportive policies in a friendly work environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team reshaping the vehicle repair industry with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in driving recovery vehicles and excellent customer handling skills required.
The predicted salary is between 22680 - 27720 £ per year.
At Solus, all roles are critical in delivering quality repairs for our customers and keeping our workshops moving. As we continue to invest in our future and strengthen our operational capability, we’re looking for an experienced driver. This role is ideal for someone who understands the pace and pressure of an accident repair environment and takes pride in organisation, accuracy and supporting members of the wider team.
Responsibilities
- The future is exciting now the technologies used in vehicle repair are evolving every day, which is really helping us re-shape the vehicle repair industry.
- You will need to be able and willing to drive one of our 3.5t recovery vans, which can be driven on a normal driving license.
- You will have responsibility for collecting cars within the agreed timescales, ensuring that the customer receives the very best possible service on collection and delivery of their car.
- Ensure all cash and credit card transactions are accounted for and that all transactions are processed following company procedures.
- You will complete forms to indicate any damage on the car and specify accident-related damage and highlight any old damage, take digital photographs – and gain a signature from the customer.
- You will highlight any defects identified during loading/unloading of vehicles or as identified at the handover of the vehicle to the customer and bring to the attention of the Production Manager.
- You will also ensure all jobs are referenced and filed on completion of job.
Qualifications
- You will have experience of driving within recovery.
- You will be very customer-focused and have great customer handling skills.
- You will have knowledge of the area local to our repair centre.
- You will hold a current valid driving license, which meets the fleet insurance criteria.
Why Join Solus?
- Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
- Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus.
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
- 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
- Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts.
- Share in Aviva's success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme.
- Supportive policies including parental and carer's leave.
- Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access.
We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria-just email us after applying to let us know.
Driver in Crawley employer: Solus Accident Repair Centres Company
Solus Aviva is an exceptional employer that values its employees by offering a supportive work culture and numerous growth opportunities. With competitive benefits, including matched pension contributions and discounts on products, we foster an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds are celebrated. Join us in shaping the future of body repair while enjoying the advantages of working in a rapidly growing company across various UK locations.
Contact Details:
Solus Accident Repair Centres Company Recruitment Team
