Vehicle Recovery Lead

Solus - an Aviva company; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Company pension scheme

33 days' holiday

Aviva product discounts

Group Income Protection

24/7 GP access

Job summary

A leading vehicle service provider in Coventry is looking for a Vehicle Recovery and Movement Lead to oversee operations and ensure compliance with legislation. This role involves leading teams across multiple sites, managing vehicle recovery and transportation systems, and fostering relationships with stakeholders. Candidates should have experience in multi-site operations, strong organisational and leadership skills, and be confident in making operational decisions. Competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and extensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in vehicle recovery or transportation operations required.
• Strong organisational and influencing skills are essential.
• Ability to lead teams both remotely and on-site.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a dispersed team across operations.
• Design and implement systems for vehicle recovery.
• Manage driver and vehicle compliance audits.

Skills

Multi-site vehicle recovery operations

Organisational skills

Influencing skills

Remote team leadership

Clear communication

Risk identification

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Flexibility to travel

Job description

Overview

The Vehicle Recovery and Movement Lead is a key role that provides first line leadership across our recovery and transportation operations, making sure our vehicles, drivers and processes run safely, efficiently and in line with legislation.

As Solus and Direct Line Auto Services come together as one team, we are growing our capability to support increased volumes and a wider range of services. You will shape how we manage vehicle recovery and movement across multiple sites, develop best practice, and drive improvements that help us continue delivering great service to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and support a dispersed team, creating a positive culture and high standards across day‑to‑day operations
• Work with the Mobility and Insurance Manager to design, implement and monitor efficient systems for vehicle recovery and transportation
• Manage risk by delivering robust driver and vehicle audits and ensuring up‑to‑date compliance with all legislative requirements
• Plan and oversee maintenance schedules to minimise downtime of recovery vehicles
• Build effective relationships with operational stakeholders to support pricing, service quality and continuous improvement
• Maintain a central register of contracts, pricing and related documents
• Ensure all policies, procedures and procurement practices are followed
• Support wider business projects and collaboration across functions

Qualifications

• Experience in multi‑site vehicle recovery or transportation operations
• Strong organisational and influencing skills
• Ability to lead teams remotely and on site
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal
• Confidence in identifying risks and making sound operational decisions
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Flexibility to travel to different locations as needed

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts.
• Share in Aviva’s success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme.
• Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
• Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access.

At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. If you’re excited but don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply—your unique skills might be just what we need. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria—just email us after applying to let us know.