HGV2 Recovery Driver - Days

F1 Personnel Ltd; Morley; On-site; GBP 1,000 - 2,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recovery service agency is seeking HGV Recovery Drivers for various locations in England. Responsibilities include attending roadside breakdowns, recovering vehicles, and providing customer service. Ideal candidates have an HGV Class 2 license, customer service skills, and a preference for problem-solving over repetitive tasks. This full-time role offers paid induction training and potential for a permanent position with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Paid training

Company pension

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Max 6 points for minor offences, no serious endorsements.
• Preferably 1 year of HGV driving experience or relevant experience with 7.5T vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Attend roadside breakdowns of cars and vans.
• Recover and transport vehicles to garages or homes.
• Provide customer service in stressful situations.

Skills

HGV Class 2 driving experience

Customer service skills

Self-motivation and calm under pressure

Ability to work in all weather conditions

Education

HGV Class 2 (LGV C) license

Valid Driver CPC

Job description

New Year – New Job : HGV Recovery Driver (Days)

Locations: Rotherham, Aylesford, Walsall, Hickstead, Northampton, Birmingham & Bradford

Available Start Dates: 5th January, 12th January and 26th January 2026

Contract: Full-time, 4-month temp (via agency), weekly pay

(Extension or permanent offer may be possible depending on business needs.)

About the Role

We’re recruiting HGV Recovery Drivers to work for one of the UK’s leading breakdown and recovery organisations.

You’ll be:

• Attending roadside breakdowns of cars and vans
• Recovering and transporting vehicles to garages or customers’ homes
• Providing calm, reassuring customer service in stressful situations
• Working outdoors in all weather, independently and professionally

No multi-drops. No loading bay queues. Every day – and every breakdown – is different.

We are a specialist agency for the Breakdown & Recovery industry and have worked with this client for over 8 years, so we can give you a clear picture of the role and what to expect.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome:

• Experienced HGV Class 2 drivers
• Newly passed Class 2 drivers with strong large vehicle / commercial experience

This role suits drivers who:

• Enjoy helping people, not just moving freight
• Want variety and problem-solving instead of repetitive routes
• Can stay calm and professional when customers are stressed or worried

Requirements

Licence:

HGV Class 2 (LGV C) or above

Max 6 points for minor offences

No DD / DR / CD endorsements

Driver Cards & Compliance:

Valid Driver CPC

Digital tachograph card

Good knowledge of Drivers’ Hours and compliance

Experience & Skills:

• Prefer 1-year HGV driving experience; however will accept freshly passed HGV drivers who have previous experience in either 7.5T vehicles or buses / coaches
• Confident dealing with the public
• Able to work in all weather conditions
• Self‑motivated and calm under pressure

Training Provided:

Full paid induction and training

Week 1 – West Midlands: classroom and practical training

Week 2 – West Midlands: further technical and operational training

Week 3 – Local depot: on‑the‑job training and mentoring

All travel, accommodation and food expenses are paid during the first two weeks.

Shifts:

4 on / 4 off day shift rota

Average 40 hours per week over the year

Hours: 08:00 – 19:00 (11 paid hours including breaks)

Overtime available at end of shifts and on extra days

Pay:

First 12 weeks:

Basic: £14.88 per hour

Overtime: £16.27 per hour

Estimated OTE: £33,000 per year

After 12 weeks worked (overtime rate increases in-line with Agency Workers Regulations (AWR)):

Basic: £14.88 per hour

Overtime: £28.00 per hour

Estimated OTE: £35,000 per year

Some Recovery Patrols can earn £40,000+ depending on hours worked and incentives.

Potential Permanent Package:

• Additional bonuses and incentives
• Company pension
• Staff discounts and benefits programme
• Clear long‑term career paths within a major UK brand

(Please note: extension or permanent offers are not guaranteed.)

Vetting:

• Identity and Right to Work checks
• 2 years of references
• DBS check
• Adverse credit check

You must declare any:

• Unspent criminal convictions or cautions (UK or abroad)
• CCJs, IVAs or bankruptcies

All information is treated in strict confidence but may affect suitability.

Why Apply?:

• Combine professional driving with genuinely helping people
• No multi-drops or depot waiting around
• Paid training and uniform provided
• Work with a respected national motoring organisation
• Real potential for a long-term career