Recovery Driver

**Recovery Driver**

Are you an experienced Driver wanting to join a growing company? Do you have experience of driving up to 7.5 tonne vehicles?

Do you want to be part of a market leading and growing automotive business that looks after its employees?

**What can we offer you?**
- up to £33K per annum
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Healthcare Cash Plan (including Gym and shopping discounts)
- Length of service awards
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Celebration Day (to use as you wish to celebrate a significant day in your life)
- Car Insurance discount with LV
- Employee Pension
- Employee Engagement Budget (money to go out as a team and have fun)
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Refer a Friend Scheme (earn £1,000 for referring people to join the team)
- More benefits coming soon..

ABL 1 Touch are a market leading vehicle repair business since 1994, working in partnership with insurance companies. ABL 1 Touch prides itself not only in the quality of its work but in providing excellent customer service.

As we continue to grow, ABL 1 Touch are looking to recruit **Recovery Driver **to join their Team based in **Sunderland**.

As a **Recovery Driver**, you will ensure safe delivery / collection of all customers vehicles. You will be responsible for marking all damage on vehicles with chalk pen before taking images.

**Responsibilities of a Recovery Driver will include**:

- Ensure you contact every customer before arrival.
- Complete all Job Pack paperwork neatly and legibly and obtain signatures where required.
- Ensure Customer Vehicle Condition Report is complete in addition to any images taken before passing to Estimators.
- Follow all procedures within the Drivers Procedure and Process Manuals, with no exception.
- Comply with the Drivers Tacho Break Regulation 2009 (if applicable).
- Policy Excess, VAT Bills and Private Quotes - ensure payment has been taken before leaving site - if payment has not been paid, query with the Transport Manager.
- Ensure courtesy cars are up to standard and safe for customer use. Report any defects or damage to Transport Manager immediately
- Ensure you follow the correct procedure when dealing with customer complaints.
- Undertake all driving tasks as directed by the Transport Manager and in accordance with the Driver Procedure & Responsibilities Manual and Drivers Process Manual.
- Take ownership in your day planning and working cost effectively and with the customer at the forefront all the time.
- Be flexible with your approach
- Move cars in/ out of the workshop at the start or end of the day
- Wash customer or courtesy cars where necessary
- Locate and move vehicles for salvage agents

**Skills and experience required as a Recovery Driver**:

- Must be over 21 and have a full UK driving license.
- Driver Qualification Card, capable of driving up to 7.5 tonne
- Digi Driver Card
- Experience in vehicle recovery is preferable
- Team Player who uses initiative, be flexible and have a can-do attitude.
- Cultural and organisational insight and takes responsibility for own actions.
- **Joining our team at ABL1 Touch means becoming part of a dynamic organisation that values its employees and provides opportunities for professional growth. We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and a supportive work environment.**_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.00-£13.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: ABL-439