Temporary Roles : 5:month on Agency with possible permanent jobs available
Prestigious Company : Long:term Career Opportunity
April and May Start Dates
End of Contract Bonus: GBP 1000 for successful applicants who stay until end:September 2026
Must have HGV2 or HGV1 licence with previous large vehicle/commercial driving experience
Fantastic opportunity helping people that have broken down
Driving + Helping People + Paid Training + Uniform + Great Company + Good Rates Best Job Ever
Introduction:
We are the specialist agency for the Breakdown and Recovery Industry and are currently recruiting for the top motoring organisation in the country
With over 25 years of experience working with this company, we can give you a full understanding of how rewarding being a Recovery Driver / Recovery Patrol is, and how you can combine your love of driving with your love of helping people.
Currently, we are recruiting the following role/s:
HGV Recovery Driver / Patrol Temporary (5 months)
Locations: Basingstoke and Luton
Start Date: Mid:April onwards
Company: Leading UK Breakdown and Recovery Organisation
Job Status: Full:time, Temporary with potential permanent opportunities (Temp:to:Perm)
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What is Temp:to:Perm?:
You start as a temporary driver with us (the agency) for a minimum 6 months.
During this time, you ll receive training, company uniform, holiday pay, and will work your contracted full:time hours.
Youll be paid weekly on an authorised timesheet.
After successfully completing the probation period, you could be offered a permanent contract directly with the company.
This gives you:
An opportunity to work for the UK s most respected breakdown organisation.
A clear career pathway with company training and experience driving Recovery vehicles.
The Role:
Working as a Recovery Driver is highly rewarding as you are genuinely helping people in their time of need. It s interesting, and no two days are the same, so youll never get bored
Working for this prestigious company, you will be required to:
Attend roadside breakdowns of light vehicles (cars/vans).
Load and transport to garages or home addresses.
Deliver excellent customer care in sometimes stressful situations.
Work in all weather conditions, independently and professionally.
What You Need:
Licence:
HGV Class 2 (LGVC) or higher (max 6 points for minor offences, no DD/DR/CD).
Tacho and DCPC:
Required from day one.
Commercial Driving Experience:
Large vehicle/commercial driving experience is essential (7.5T, HGV, or Bus/Coach).
Other Requirements:
Good understanding of Drivers Hours and Compliance.
Calm under pressure, self:motivated, and prepared to work in all weather conditions.
Strong people skills; must be able to communicate effectively with the general public in stressful and difficult situations.
(There is never a good time to break down, and people can be upset and worried, especially being by the side of the road.)
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Training:
3:week Induction Training Programme:
Week 1: From home.
Week 2: Residential training in the West Midlands (accommodation, travel, and food expenses paid).
Week 3: On:the:job training and mentoring from depot.
Shift Pattern:
Mixed shift pattern; start times from 06:00 to 19:00.
Rostered for 9 hours with flex:period up to 12 hours per shift (average 10 hours per shift).
28:day repeating pattern, which includes 2 weekends working and 2 weekends off within every four:week period.
3 x 5:day weeks and 1 x 3:day week.
Overtime available as end:of:shift and additional days.
Average 42.5 hours per week
Pay and Benefits:
The company pays a flat rate for all hours worked for the first 12 weeks. A higher overtime rate is payable from the 13:week mark. Average pay as follows:
First 12 Weeks (Basic flat rate for all hours including overtime):
HGV2: GBP 16.88 per hour (OTE: GBP 37