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Recovery Drivers

Job details
Posting date: 02 April 2024
Salary: £37,060 to £39,060 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 02 May 2024
Location: Rainham, Essex
Company: Recruit123 Limited
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

** Day shift and night shift opportunities available**

We are one of the UK’s leading vehicle movement companies. Due to securing a new high-profile contract to move specialist support vehicles across London and surrounding areas, we are looking to expand our team with more drivers wanting to start a new and exciting journey.

As well as Rainham, we also have opportunities in Wimbledon and Heathrow.

This role would suit a qualified Recovery Driver experienced in assisting in the efficient and safe recovery of vehicles.

What we need from you as a Recovery Driver:

A minimum of 2 years’ experience, working either as a recovery or tow truck driver
You must have a current Driver CPC
Hold a digital tachograph card and have working knowledge of tachograph legislation
Minimum Driving Licence requirement. Category C, ideally CE. (For those with category C, training will be provided to achieve Category CE)
You will also have knowledge of vehicle recovery techniques and equipment
Driving Licence - No previous disqualifications from driving (DR, CD, DD, IN OR TT99 endorsements will not be accepted)
Uphold a high standard of safety and professionalism in all recovery operations
Team player with a positive, proactive, and flexible outlook
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure, meeting tight deadlines
Capability to work unsupervised and maintain high standards
All successful candidates will be required to pass NPPV2 vetting process

Desirable:

Trained to IVR level (Institute of Vehicle Recovery)
What the role involves:

As a Recovery Driver you will play a key role in providing a reliable, efficient, and courteous service.

Duties include:

Recover a variety of different vehicles across London, using recovery vehicles and equipment, efficiently and safely
Adhere strictly to safety standards and regulations
Provide a professionally service with clients and customers, exhibiting a courteous and helpful demeanour during recovery operations, with everyone you meet
Conduct thorough inspections of recovered vehicles, documenting any damages or issues accurately
Work together with fellow recovery drivers and support staff
Complete all administrative duties including the use of electronic devices and processes accurately, thoroughly and on time

Salary:

£39,060.00 for CE Drivers with a minimum 2 years’ experience.
£37,060.00 for C Drivers, with progression to £39,060 on achievement of CE status with training given.
£3,000 Night shift allowance.
Overtime available

Hours:

Monday to Friday - 6.30am to 4pm & 8pm to 5.30am, 45 hours per week
Friday to Monday - 6.30am to 4pm, 45 hours per week
Benefits:

25 days holiday
Pension scheme
Healthcare scheme
Uniform and mobile phone provided
Training to gain category CE status, if required

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