Class 2 Vehicle Recovery Driver - Bodelwyddan

Hough Green Garage; Prestatyn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle recovery service provider in the UK is looking for Class 2 Vehicle Recovery Drivers. This fast-paced role involves attending breakdowns and accidents, ensuring safe vehicle removal, and working flexible shifts. Successful candidates will have a full UK driving license and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive hourly pay, with overtime and training provided.

Benefits

Full training provided with IVR qualification

Personal Protective Equipment/Uniform provided

Competitive rates of pay

Permanent roles with overtime available

Qualifications

• Proven experience and qualifications as a 7.5ton/Class 2 driver.
• Desire to assist customers and a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work on your own initiative and resolve challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily checks/walkarounds at the start of every shift.
• Ensure safe removal/delivery of all customer vehicles.
• Assist office staff with moving cars in/out of the yard.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to thrive under pressure

Clean past record

Basic mechanical knowledge

Excellent geographical knowledge

Education

Full valid UK driving licence

Category C1 Driving Licence

DCPC and Digital Drivers Card

Job description

Hough Green Garage is a market leader in the provision of 24-hour Breakdown & Recovery Services, having been established for over 40 years. We operate 24-hour 365 days a year operation for Local Authorities, Blue Light Emergency Services and Motoring Organisations as well private companies on a National basis.

Due to an increase in work volumes and the commencement of new contracts, we are looking to recruit additional Class 2 vehicle Recovery Drivers. This is a varied and fast paced role that requires drivers to first and foremost have a "can do" attitude who are able to thrive under pressure and work on their own initiative, developing a dynamic and adaptive approach to all manner of recovery scenarios and helping us to deliver a fast, efficient and professional service to our customers.

Successful candidates will be required to attend Breakdowns & Accidents working on motorways and main roads throughout our operational area.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily checks / walk arounds at the start of every shift
• Weekly vehicle inventory checks
• General housekeeping on our vehicles and depots/yards
• Ensure safe removal / delivery of all customer vehicles
• Complete job requirements on company issued PDA'S
• Assisting office staff with moving cars in/out of the yard when required
• Competitive rates of pay
• Permanent roles
• Overtime available
• Weekly pay
• Full training will be provided IVR qualification
• Personal Protective Equipment / Uniform provided

Qualifications and Requirements

• Full valid UK driving Licence
• Proven experience and qualifications as a 7.5ton/ Class 2 driver (vehicle recovery experience is a distinct advantage but not essential)
• A minimum of a Category C1 Driving Licence, along with DCPC and a Digital Drivers Card
• Thrives under pressure; Ability to be flexible with shifts
• Excellent communication skills being able to speak face-to-face with our customers, sometimes in stressful circumstances
• Desire to assist our customers by going the extra mile, keen eye for detail
• Clean past record able to pass police vetting
• Excellent geographical knowledge of the local area
• Basic mechanical knowledge
• The ability and motivation to work on your own initiative being able to resolve challenging situations
• Take pride at being part of the Hough Green Garage team

Location and Working Hours

Based at our Bodelwyddann Depot LL18 5TY you will be required to work a 4 on 2 off shift pattern, 12-hour shifts. We have both day and night shifts available. Day shift does have on call requirements which will be discussed at interview.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this role is up to £15.00ph (dependant on shift and experience). Plus, callout & overtime. Alternative shifts may be considered, and this will be discussed at interview.