Vehicle Recovery Driver (HGV Class 2)

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

Job summary

Join a dedicated vehicle recovery team in Poole, where your driving skills and commitment to safety will shine. As a Vehicle Recovery Driver, you will play a crucial role in assisting clients, including emergency services, with prompt and professional vehicle recovery. This position offers a rewarding and varied work environment, where you will utilize specialized equipment to recover vehicles in various situations, from breakdowns to accidents. With on-call responsibilities and a supportive team, this role is perfect for self-motivated individuals who thrive in dynamic settings. Step into a fulfilling career where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a difference.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driving licence and be physically fit.
• Ability to keep accurate records and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Recover vehicles using specialised equipment and provide roadside assistance.
• Ensure safe transportation of recovered vehicles and comply with regulations.

Skills

Driving Licence

Physical Fitness

Self-motivation

Record Keeping

Health & Safety Awareness

Teamwork

Tools

Specialised Recovery Equipment

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.