Recovery Driver - Glasgow Nights

The AA; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 32,946 - 43,175; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free breakdown cover

23 days holidays

Company pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount on AA products

Job summary

A leading roadside assistance provider is seeking a Recovery Driver for night shifts in Glasgow. As a friendly face for customers, you will provide essential roadside assistance, load vehicles, and ensure customer satisfaction. Candidates must hold a category C driving licence and ideally a CE licence. Competitive salary with opportunities for career development and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Must live within 25 miles or 1 hour's travel from the depot.
• Ideally hold CE (HGV 1) licence which can be supported.
• Comfortable adapting to new technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide roadside assistance to customers.
• Load vehicles onto trucks effectively.
• Communicate professionally and reassure customers.

Skills

Good communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Self-starter

Education

Full driving category C driving licence (HGV 2)

Driver CPC qualification

Tools

Digital drivers/tachograph card

Job description

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As our Roadside Recovery Driver, you’ll go the extra mile for our customers.

Company Description/Business Unit

As our Roadside Recovery Driver, you’ll go the extra mile for our customers. Anything can happen whilst driving, but it’s OK we are the AA! We get everyone back on the road safely and get their day moving again.

On Target Earnings: £43,175 for CE, £37,520 for C

Salary: Guaranteed minimum c. £35,918 for CE (HGV 1) license, £32,546 for C (HGV 2) license

This is a nights only position

Depot Postcode: G22 6HH

• Shifts: Rolling Rosta, working 18 out of 28 days with 2 weekends off. Standard Shifts are 9 hours 45 mins. (Inc. 45 min break) End of shift flexibility is required meaning you may work up to 12 hours in a shift inc. break
• Bring your best self and we provide the rest, including; full Uniform, Boots, and the best available equipment!
• Free breakdown cover from day one
• Equivalent of 23 days holidays (increases with service)
• Up to 7% company pension contribution
• Join a famous brand that our customers love, with industry leading training
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family

This is the job

You’ll be the friendly face of the UK’s largest motoring organisation. To our customers, you’re the superhero. Ready for anything, you’ll be there for them, anytime, anywhere and in any weather. You’ll get their day moving again by using your technical skills to load vehicles onto your truck and getting the vehicle and customer to a garage for repair, or wherever they need to be.

What will I be doing?

• A communicator: You're great with your customers, you’re the calming influence, reassuring and professional in all situations, ensuring your customer feels safe and that their needs are being taken care of.
• A self-starter: You will be content working independently, as well as collaborating as part of a team, driving to different locations in all weathers.
• A fixer/problem solver: You’re someone who thrives in all situations! You will revel in utilising your expertise to solve a variety of issues.

What do I need?

• To be eligible for this role you must live within 25 miles OR 1 hours travel from the depot – postcode included in advert
• A full driving category C driving licence (HGV 2). Ideally you’ll hold the CE (HGV 1) licence too, although this isn’t essential as we can help you with this.
• Alongside this, you’ll need a Driver CPC (certificate of professional competence) qualification, and a digital drivers/tachograph card.
• To be comfortable adapting to new technology- training will be provided.
• To be happy working shifts, which include evenings, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.

Additional information

As a valued team member, you’ll have access to a range of fully supported development programmes, designed to help you progress your career with us.

Whether you’re looking to grow in your current role, or learn new skills and take on greater responsibilities, we will help you build the career you’re looking for.

Here at the AA we understand diversity and value the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, are empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong.

You’ll also have access to a range of benefits such as:

• Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
• Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
• Company funded life assurance