Vehicle Recovery Driver (7.5 Tonne)

Bournetransport; Poole; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established vehicle recovery company is seeking a dedicated Vehicle Recovery Driver to join their team in Poole. This role involves recovering vehicles using specialized equipment and providing roadside assistance to a variety of customers, including emergency services and private clients. The ideal candidate will be physically fit, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team. With a strong emphasis on health and safety, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the community. If you have a valid driving license and a passion for helping others, this could be the perfect job for you.

Qualifications

• Physisch fit und selbstmotiviert, um unabhängig zu arbeiten.
• Erforderlich ist ein gültiger Führerschein für die Fahrzeugführung.

Responsibilities

• Bergung von Fahrzeugen mit spezieller Ausrüstung.
• Bereitstellung von Pannenhilfe und Kundenbetreuung.

Skills

Fahrzeugführung

Gesundheits- und Sicherheitsbewusstsein

Selbstmotivation

Teamarbeit

Fähigkeit zur genauen Dokumentation

Education

Führerschein

Tools

Spezialausrüstung für Fahrzeugbergung

Job description

Working as a Vehicle Recovery Driver at Bourne Transport

About Bourne Transport

Bourne Transport is an established vehicle recovery company based in Poole, Dorset. Clients include police, ambulance, and fire services; private customers, councils, truck, bus, and coach operators; major motoring organisations; and franchised truck and bus dealerships.

We operate mainly in Bournemouth, Poole, and Christchurch, recovering vehicles wherever they need to go. We are a small, friendly company that values its staff and customers equally.

Arrange a Trial

If you have the required driving licence, call us to arrange a trial.

Potential applicants must be physically fit, self-motivated, and able to work independently. They must also be able to keep accurate records.

Key attributes include:

• Exceptional Quality and Health & Safety Awareness
• Ability to work without supervision
• Ability to work as part of a team when required

Location: You will be based at our depot, which is located near Wallisdown in Poole, Dorset. Due to the “on-call” requirement, applicants must live in the Bournemouth/Poole area.

Working hours: In addition to a standard working week, you will be required to be on call for nights and weekends as part of a rolling roster.

DBS Check: Our police contract requires us to carry out a DBS check to ensure employees are not barred from carrying out duties associated with recovery roles.

Role/Duties:

• Recovering vehicles using specialised equipment.
• Providing roadside assistance and customer support.
• Ensuring the safe transportation of recovered vehicles to our depot or other destination.
• Complying with all road traffic and safety regulations.

The work is rewarding, varied, and interesting. Depending on your qualifications and level of training, it could include:

• Roadside recovery of broken-down heavy, light commercial, and private vehicles using appropriate specialised equipment.
• Winching of all vehicle types.
• Recovering vehicles involved in major or minor accidents.
• Recovering vehicles involved in crime.

You will be required to confidently and carefully drive a variety of vehicles.

Training in the safe use of our equipment will be provided.