HGV2 Recovery Driver

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.

Other Benefits:

Employee Discount (recovery, garage services and MOT’s)

Full Training – initial training and constant professional development training including CPC and IVR

Full PPE Provided

Company mobile phone

Full support of an experienced team

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 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.

As a Recovery Driver the main duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

* 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.

To be considered for the role you must be self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative. The company requires all candidates to have recent driving experience and are especially interested speaking to candidates with at least 1 year’s commercial driving experience in an HGV2 vehicle or higher category. In addition, the following key skills and experience are essential:

* 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

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.

Training: The company would prefer experienced Recovery drivers however they will offer full training, if required

Hours & Shifts: 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: 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