Recovery Driver

Westbourne Motors; Bognor Regis; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A vehicle recovery service provider in Bognor Regis is looking for passionate drivers with a 7.5T, Class 1 or Class 2 licence. The role is home-based, involving vehicle recovery in all weather conditions while providing outstanding customer service. Candidates should have a minimum of three years driving experience and hold necessary qualifications, including DCPC and tachocard. Competitive salaries and bonus opportunities are available, with salaries ranging from £33,000 to £35,000 based on licence category.

Benefits

Opportunity for overtime

Bonus schemes available

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence for at least three years.
• Must have a C1E, Class 1 or Class 2 licence and a valid DCPC.
• Must pass a DBS check and enhanced police vetting.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service in a challenging environment.
• Recover vehicles in various weather conditions.
• Work from a dedicated vehicle equipped with specialist tools.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Ability to work in challenging conditions

Education

Full UK driving licence for a minimum of three years

C1E, Class 1 or Class 2 licence

Job description

Monday‑Friday roles or various shift patterns available – see further information below.

Are you a 7.5T, Class 1 or Class 2 licence holder looking for a new start and love driving? Fancy making a career from moving vehicles and meeting some great people along the way?

We are seeking passionate people to re train to be vehicle recovery drivers, helping our customers and their vehicles on a daily basis.

START THE NEW YEAR WITH A NEW AND REWARDING CAREER WITH US.

The role

This is a home based role giving the added advantage of not having to drive to and from work everyday. You will work from a dedicated vehicle fully equipped with specialist tools to recover vehicles.

We attend breakdowns and recover vehicles in all weathers so you need to be prepared to work outside and sometimes in difficult conditions to rescue our customers.

Shift Patterns

We have a variety of shift patterns available, and welcome a discussion at interview around which working patterns we have available that may suit you best, including Monday‑Friday OR Monday‑Friday with alternate weekends, shift pattern "4on2off" as per the example below, shift pattern "4on4off" also available in some areas.

Example Shift Pattern

Four days on two days off, shift rotates to the next start period after every two days off. Pattern and start time may change but duration remains the same

• 07.00 to 19.00 Early
• 10.00 to 22.00 Middle
• 14.00 to 02.00 Late

You

We are seeking candidates that always seek to provide outstanding customer service in a sometimes challenging environment, people that go 'above and beyond' to offer our customers a solution that really fits their needs.

You will need to have held a full UK driving licence for a minimum of three years and hold a C1E, Class 1 or Class 2 licence along with a valid DCPC and tachocard. All successful candidates must also pass a DBS check and enhanced police vetting.

Basic salary depends on driving licence category, with the opportunity to enhance your pay with regular overtime and bonus schemes.

Basic salary (based on licence category)

C1 7500kg £33,000.00 per annum

C Above 7500kg rigid £34,000.00 per annum

C+E Articulated £35,000.00 per annum

A variety of bonus and overtime opportunities are available which could add a further £9,000 per annum to the base pay above.