M25 Heavy Recovery Technician (HGV 1)

Balfour Beatty plc; Dartford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working

25 days annual leave pro rata

Pension benefits

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a Heavy Recovery Technician (HGV Class 1) to support incident response and recovery on the M25, based in Dartford. You will handle recovery operations, inspect vehicles, and complete data records to keep the network moving 24/7.

The role involves shifts (days, nights, weekends, bank holidays), travel around the M25 network, and out-of-hours work for winter maintenance. A valid LGV Class 1 license and relevant safety qualifications are essential.

Qualifications

• UK Driving Licence with C+E (LGV Class 1)
• IVR 1,2 and3
• Driver Qualification Card
• CSCS Operative Card
• Appropriate manual handling qualification
• Appropriate lifting qualification

Responsibilities

• Respond to road traffic incidents, hazards and collisions, providing expert recovery support and advice on scene.
• Safely recover light and heavy vehicles in line with CPS policies, procedures, risk assessments and method statements.
• Help clear incidents quickly and efficiently to minimise disruption and keep the network moving.
• Complete accurate reports, records and data entry using mobile communication devices.
• Carry out routine vehicle and equipment inspections, maintaining compliance with legislation and CPS procedures.
• Keep driving records up to date and ensure all equipment is safe, serviceable and ready for use.
• Identify and report issues that may impact the safe operation of the road network.
• Take responsibility for CPS assets, including recovery vehicles, tablets, radios and specialist equipment.
• Report defects, replenish stock and maintain recovery equipment to operational standards
• Participate in Winter Service rota as required.
• Attend training courses as required.

Skills

UK Driving Licence (C+E)

IVR 1,2 and3

Driver Qualification Card

CSCS Operative Card

Manual handling qualification

Lifting qualification

Job description

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a Heavy Recovery Technician (HGV Class 1) to support incident response and recovery on the M25, based in Dartford. You will handle recovery operations, inspect vehicles, and complete data records to keep the network moving 24/7.

The role involves shifts (days, nights, weekends, bank holidays), travel around the M25 network, and out-of-hours work for winter maintenance. A valid LGV Class 1 license and relevant safety qualifications are essential.