Heavy Vehicle Recovery Driver (HGV Class 1)

Bournetransport; Poole; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an established vehicle recovery company in Poole, where your skills as a Heavy Vehicle Recovery Driver will be valued. This full-time position involves recovering vehicles, providing roadside assistance, and ensuring safety compliance. With a focus on quality and health & safety, you will enjoy a rewarding and varied role, working independently and as part of a team. The company offers training in the safe use of recovery equipment, making it an ideal opportunity for motivated individuals looking to make a difference in the community. If you are ready to take on the challenge, we invite you to apply!

Qualifications

• Must hold a Class 1 driving licence and be physically fit.
• Recovery experience preferred, but training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Recover vehicles using specialised equipment and provide roadside assistance.
• Ensure safe transportation of recovered vehicles to the depot.

Skills

Heavy Vehicle Recovery

Health & Safety Awareness

Record Keeping

Teamwork

Self-Motivation

Education

Class 1 (Category CE) Licence

Tools

Specialised Recovery Equipment

Job description

Heavy Vehicle Recovery Driver (HGV Class 1)

Job Type: Full-time

Licence/Certification Requirements:

• Class 1 (Category CE)
  

Experience:

• Recovery experience preferred. However, we offer recovery training to applicants where necessary.

Working as a Vehicle Recovery Driver at Bourne Transport

About Bourne Transport

Bourne Transport is an established vehicle recovery company based in Poole, Dorset. Clients include police, ambulance, and fire services; private customers, councils, truck, bus, and coach operators; major motoring organisations; and franchised truck and bus dealerships.

We operate mainly in Bournemouth, Poole, and Christchurch, recovering vehicles wherever they need to go. We are a small, friendly company that values its staff and customers equally.

Arrange a Trial

If you have the required driving licence, call us to arrange a trial.

Potential applicants must be physically fit, self-motivated, and able to work independently. They must also be able to keep accurate records.

Key attributes include:

• Exceptional Quality and Health & Safety Awareness
• To be able to work without supervision
• To be able to work as part of a team when required

Location: You will be based at our depot, which is located near Wallisdown in Poole, Dorset. Due to the “on-call” requirement, applicants must live in the Bournemouth/Poole area.

Working hours: In addition to a standard working week, you will be required to be on call for nights and weekends as part of a rolling roster.

DBS Check: Our police contract requires us to carry out a DBS check to ensure employees are not barred from carrying out duties associated with recovery roles.

Role/Duties:

• Recovering vehicles using specialised equipment.
• Providing roadside assistance and customer support.
• Ensuring the safe transportation of recovered vehicles to our depot or other destination.
• Complying with all road traffic and safety regulations.

The work is rewarding, varied, and interesting. Depending on your qualifications and level of training, it could include:

• Roadside recovery of broken-down heavy, light commercial, and private vehicles using appropriate specialised equipment
• Winching of all vehicle types
• Recovering vehicles involved in major or minor accidents
• Recovering vehicles involved in crime

You will be required to confidently and carefully drive a variety of vehicles.

Training in the safe use of our equipment will be provided.