Recovery Driver 7.5t/HGV1/2 – Training & Weekly Pay

Hough Green Garage Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime pay

Call-out pay

Weekly pay

IVR-accredited training

Career progression

PPE & uniform provided

Modern fleet

Job summary

Hough Green Garage Ltd is hiring Recovery Drivers (7.5t, HGV 1 and HGV 2) in the UK. Roles involve breakdown responses, vehicle recovery, and safe transport within a busy, service‑driven operation.

We offer permanent roles with weekly pay, comprehensive training, and opportunities to gain additional driving qualifications. A modern fleet and PPE are provided to support you in a demanding but rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• DCPC & Digital Tachograph Card must be held.
• Proven driving experience preferred in recovery driving.
• Excellent communication and customer‑facing skills.
• Able to work under pressure and independently.
• Clean driving record and pass police vetting.
• Good knowledge of local geography and routes.
• Basic mechanical understanding is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns and accident scenes across the operational area.
• Safely recover and transport vehicles from motorways and major routes.
• Complete vehicle checks and maintain tidy vehicle/yard.
• Use company PDA systems to log tasks and updates.
• Assist with moving vehicles within the depot as required.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

DCPC & Digital Tachograph Card

Proven driving experience

Strong communication skills

Customer-focused approach

Work under pressure

Independent work

Police vetting compliant

Good local geographical knowledge

Basic mechanical understanding

Flexible working hours

Job description

Hough Green Garage Ltd is hiring Recovery Drivers (7.5t, HGV 1 and HGV 2) in the UK. Roles involve breakdown responses, vehicle recovery, and safe transport within a busy, service‑driven operation.

We offer permanent roles with weekly pay, comprehensive training, and opportunities to gain additional driving qualifications. A modern fleet and PPE are provided to support you in a demanding but rewarding environment.