HGV Class 2 Recovery Driver

Igloo Ltd; Newark and Sherwood; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Onsite parking

Weekly pay during temporary period

Job summary

Igloo Ltd. is recruiting an experienced HGV Class 2 Recovery Driver for a busy automotive operation in Long Bennington.

The role involves collecting and recovering vehicles from customer sites and transporting them back to the Long Bennington site, using a 5-tonne flatbed recovery truck with a winch. The candidate will work across a typical 100-mile radius, with flexible finishing times required by operational demands.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 2 licence is required.
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Previous experience as an HGV Class 2 Driver is essential.
• Experience with flatbed recovery and winch is desirable.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Professional and reliable with flexible finishing times.

Responsibilities

• Collect and recover vehicles from customer sites within approximately a 100-mile radius.
• Load vehicles safely onto a 5-tonne flatbed recovery truck.
• Use a winch to assist with loading where required.
• Transport vehicles back to the Long Bennington site.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any defects.
• Complete relevant paperwork accurately and professionally.
• Represent the company professionally when dealing with customers and clients.

Skills

HGV Class 2 Licence

Driver CPC & Tachograph

Flatbed recovery experience

Winch operation

Customer service

Reliable & professional

Flexible finishing times

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced HGV Class 2 Recovery Driver to join a busy automotive operation in Long Bennington. This is a varied driving role involving the collection and recovery of vehicles from customer sites and their safe transportation back to the Long Bennington site.

The successful candidate will operate a 5-tonne flatbed recovery truck equipped with a winch, travelling to various locations typically within a 100-mile radius of Long Bennington.

Please note that working hours are approximate due to the nature of vehicle recovery work. Some days may require a later finish depending on journey times and operational requirements, with additional hours paid accordingly.

The Role:

As an HGV Class 2 Recovery Driver, your responsibilities will include:

• Collecting and recovering vehicles from customer sites within approximately a 100-mile radius
• Safely loading vehicles onto a 5-tonne flatbed recovery truck
• Using a winch to assist with vehicle loading where required
• Transporting vehicles safely back to the Long Bennington siteCarrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects
• Ensuring all collections and deliveries are completed safely and professionally
• Completing relevant paperwork and documentation accurately
• Representing the company professionally when dealing with customers and clients

The Person:

• Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Previous experience working as an HGV Class 2 Driver is essential
• Previous experience operating a flatbed recovery truck and winch is highly desirable
• Confident loading, securing, and transporting vehicles safely
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Reliable with a professional approach to work
• Comfortable with flexible finishing times depending on operational requirements

What We Offer:

• Temp to Perm opportunity
• Additional hours paid where applicable
• Weekly pay during the temporary period
• Company pension
• Onsite parking
• Support from Igloo's recruitment and payroll teams

Commutable from:

Grantham, Newark-on-Trent, Sleaford, Lincoln, Nottingham, Melton Mowbray, Bingham, Bottesford and surrounding areas.