Recovery Driver

Rapid Hire Recruitment Ltd T/A Kenect Recruitment; Belfast; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,500; Full time

Job summary

Rapid Hire Recruitment Ltd T/A Kenect Recruitment is seeking a professional Company Driver to handle the collection of scrap and auction vehicles in Northern Ireland. This permanent position involves direct customer interaction, driving a tilt and slide recovery vehicle, and assisting with daily operations.

Key requirements include a clean driving licence (Class 2), strong communication skills, and flexibility in approach. Competitive pay of £34,000 - £37,500 per year, based on experience, is offered.

Qualifications

• Professional lorry driving and collection duties.
• Strong work ethic and professional attitude.
• Good English-speaking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out lorry driving duties, including vehicle collections and deliveries.
• Contact customers to confirm collection times, locations, and access requirements.
• Complete all paperwork, collection notes, and obtain customer signatures accurately.

Skills

Good geographic knowledge of Northern Ireland

Interpersonal and communication skills

Clean driving licence - Class 2 and up to date CPC

Job description

Location: Crumlin • Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time • Hours: 42.5 hours per week- 7:30am - 4:30pm • Rate of Pay: £34000 - £37,500 per year (DOE)

Purpose of the Role

The Company Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient collection of scrap and auction vehicles from private customers, garages, and vehicle recovery operators. The role involves professional lorry driving, direct customer interaction, and providing support to day-to-day operations within the yard and office as required. A flexible approach, strong work ethic, and professional attitude are essential.

Suitable candidate will be required to drive our 3 car tilt and slide recovery vehicle and occasionally our 6 car transporter.

Must have good geographic knowledge of Northern Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

The following list outlines the main duties of the role but is not exhaustive:

• Carrying out lorry driving duties, including vehicle collections and deliveries
• Collecting scrap and auction vehicles from private customers, garages, and recovery operators
• Contacting customers to confirm collection times, locations, and access requirements
• Ensuring the company lorry is washed, cleaned, and maintained to a high standard
• Assisting office staff with organising and coordinating vehicle collections
• Handling cash safely and responsibly when required
• Providing general support within the yard during quieter periods
• Completing all paperwork, collection notes, and obtaining customer signatures accurately
• Adhering to all company policies, safety procedures, and legal requirements

Essential

• Well presented and professional in appearance
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Sufficient English-speaking abilities
• Clean driving licence - Class 2 and up to date CPC