Roadside Recovery Driver: Flexible Hours & Benefits

The AA; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Workplace pension

Free AA breakdown membership

Discounts on AA products

Life assurance

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

The AA is seeking an HGV Recovery Driver in Swindon to recover vehicles safely and reassure customers during breakdowns. You’ll work independently across varied locations while staying part of a supportive team.

Expected shifts can be long, with flexibility to cover evenings, weekends and holidays. A Category C license with CPC is required, and CE is a plus; you’ll be trained to obtain it if needed.

Qualifications

• Full Category C (HGV Class 2) driving licence is essential and Category CE is advantageous.
• Valid Driver CPC and a digital tachograph card.
• Confidence using new technology and adapting to tools.

Responsibilities

• Delivering exceptional service by safely recovering vehicles and reassuring customers during breakdowns.
• Working independently across varied locations and conditions, while remaining part of a supportive team.
• Solving problems on the spot with your technical skills and calm approach.
• Staying compliant with EU Regulations & WTD and representing The AA with professionalism.

Skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Education

Category C (HGV Class 2) licence

Driver CPC

Digital tachograph card

Tools

Digital tachograph card

Job description

The AA is seeking an HGV Recovery Driver in Swindon to recover vehicles safely and reassure customers during breakdowns. You’ll work independently across varied locations while staying part of a supportive team.

Expected shifts can be long, with flexibility to cover evenings, weekends and holidays. A Category C license with CPC is required, and CE is a plus; you’ll be trained to obtain it if needed.