Vehicle Recovery Driver – 7.5T Licence or Above

About the role

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 Reading. They are recruiting an additional Vehicle Recovery Driver to expand their already successful team.

The role is permanent, with immediate interviews and start available.

Responsibilities

• Attend broken-down vehicles by the roadside to help people in a time of need.
• Provide basic repairs such as wheel changes and jump starts, or transport vehicles that cannot be repaired to the depot, a local garage or the customer's home address.

Requirements

All candidates must have previous commercial vehicle driving experience, plus the following:

• Minimum 7.5T (LGV C1).
• Maximum 6 points for minor endorsements; no DD, DR, IN, CD.
• Hold a current Drivers Qualification Card (DCPC) and Tacho Card.
• Have basic mechanical knowledge. Vehicle repairs are not expected, but wheel changes, jump starts, etc. are required occasionally.
• 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.

Checks will include:

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

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.

Benefits

• Vehicle taken home whilst on shift; minimal travel to work costs.
• Monday to Friday, with occasional weekends and Bank Holiday working.
• Rotating hours between 0800-1800 and 1200-2200.
• Basic: £15.00 per hour / £39,000 per year.
• Overtime available.
• Incentives & Bonuses available.
• 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.