Vehicle Recovery Driver

F1 Personnel; Chalfont St Giles; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle taken home on shift

Overtime available

OTE £38k+

Job summary

F1 Personnel are recruiting 2 Experienced Recovery Drivers for a Chalfont St Giles based role. You will attend roadside breakdowns, perform basic repairs, and transport non-repairable vehicles to depots or customer locations. Shifts include day and late patterns, with average hours around 48-60 per week.

Suitable candidates hold HGV2 (LGV C) licence, DCPC and Tacho Card, and must be over 25. Agency-driven role with immediate interviews and start available.

Qualifications

• Minimum HGV2 (LGV C) licence.
• Max 6 points on licence, no DD/DR/IN/CD.
• Hold current DCPC & Tacho Card.
• Over 25 years old (insurance purposes).

Responsibilities

• Attend roadside breakdowns and assist with basic repairs such as wheel changes or jump starts.
• Transport vehicles that cannot be repaired to depot, local garage or customer address.
• Provide a safe, professional and customer-focused service at all times.

Skills

HGV2 (LGV C) licence

Roadside recovery driving

Customer-focused

Flexible hours

Over 25 years old

Tools

DCPC

Tacho Card

Job description

Experienced Vehicle Recovery Driver - HGV2 licence or above

Immediate Interviews and Start Available

Shift Pattern: Various available, will include: 09:00-21:00 and 12:00-00:00 start times

OTE: £38,000 - £43,000 depending upon hours worked

Vehicle Taken Home Whilst on Shift

Overview: F1 Personnel are an agency working with this well-established and highly respected local company providing Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Recovery and Repair services based in Chalfont St Giles

They are recruiting 2 Experienced Recovery Drivers to build upon their already successful team.

Why This Role?

• Helping people in a time of need by attending broken down vehicles by the roadside.
• Providing basic repairs just as wheel changes and jump starts OR Transporting vehicles that can't be repaired to the depot, local garage or customer's home address

Pay & Benefits:

• Basic Pay: Good starting rate rising after a successful 3-month probation period
• Overtime: Available
• OTE Pay per Year: £38,000+

Truck: Can take truck home whilst on shift so minimal travel to work costs

Job Status:

Permanent with immediate interviews and start available

Shifts:

Working a shared roster to include alternate weekly start times: 09:00-21:00 and 12:00-00:00

Weekend working:

usually 1 weekend in every 3 weeks: 12:00-00:00

The successful candidate will be very flexible with hours. The industry operates 24/7 365 days per week.

Average Hours per Week: 48-60

Note: the shifts are 12-hours per day so candidates must be prepared to work these.

Will include weekend and Bank Holiday working as part of the roster.

Skills & Experience:

All candidates must have previous recovery driving experience plus the following:

Driving Requirements:

• Minimum HGV2 (LGV C)
• Maximum 6 points for minor endorsements, no DD, DR, IN, CD
• Hold current Drivers Qualification Card (DCPC) & Tacho Card
• Be over 25 years old (for insurance purposes)

Personal Attributes:

• Previous recovery driving experience in an HGV2 vehicle or above
• Reliable, flexible, and customer-focused
• Able to work on own initiative and in all weathers
• Professional and safe driving record

Vetting:

• Identity and Right to Work
• DBS Criminal Records
• Referencing for 2-years

Note: If you have any unspent criminal convictions or cautions in the UK or abroad, you MUST declare them at the time of applying. All information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence and may determine if we can submit you for the position.

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Why This Role?

• Combine driving with helping people in genuine need.
• No multi-drops, no loading bay waits every day is different.
• Paid training, great company reputation.
• Potential for a Long-term career

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