HGV Recovery Driver / Recovery Patrol

HGV Recovery Driver / Recovery Patrol\n

Temp to Perm Opportunity (6 Months on Agency)

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Locations: Basingstoke & Dover

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Start Dates: ASAP

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Are you an HGV Class 2 or Class 1 driver looking for something different?

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We're recruiting on behalf of one of the UK's leading breakdown and recovery organisations. If you enjoy driving, helping people and want a long-term career with a prestigious employer, this could be the perfect opportunity.

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With over 25 years of experience recruiting for the recovery industry, we'll support you every step of the way.

The Role\n

As a Recovery Driver, you'll attend roadside breakdowns, recover cars and light commercial vehicles, and provide outstanding customer service to motorists when they need it most.

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Every day is different, making this a rewarding and varied career.

What You'll Need\n

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• HGV Class 2 (Category C) or Class 1 (C+E) licence.
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• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
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• Previous commercial driving experience (HGV, bus/coach or 7.5 tonne).
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• Good understanding of Drivers' Hours and vehicle compliance.
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• A calm, professional approach and excellent customer service skills.
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Training\n

You'll receive a fully paid three-week training programme, including:

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• Week 1: Home-based learning.
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• Week 2: Residential training at their training academy (accommodation, meals and travel provided).
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• Week 3: On-the-job mentoring from your local depot.
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Shift Pattern\n

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• Mixed shift start times between 06:00 and 19:00
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• Average 9-11 hours per shift
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• Average 42.5 hours per week
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• Four-week rolling rota with 2 weekends worked and 2 weekends off
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• Overtime available
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Pay\n

First 12 Weeks (flat rate all hours)

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• HGV2: £16.88 per hour (OTE £37,300).
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• HGV1: £18.55 per hour (OTE £41,000).
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After 12 Weeks (overtime paid after 8 hours worked and on additional shifts)

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• HGV2 Overtime: £25.32 per hour (OTE £40,500).
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• HGV1 Overtime: £27.82 per hour (OTE £44,600).
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Many Recovery Drivers earn in excess of £50,000 per year through overtime.

Temp to Perm\n

You'll initially join on a six-month temporary contract through the agency, working full-time with weekly pay, paid holiday and company uniform.

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Successful drivers may then be offered a permanent position directly with the company, including access to enhanced benefits such as pension, employee discounts, wellbeing support and bonus opportunities.

Pre-Employment Checks\n

Successful applicants will be subject to Right to Work checks, employment references, DBS and adverse credit checks.

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If you're looking for a driving role where you can use your skills, help people every day and build a long-term career with one of the UK's most respected recovery organisations, we'd love to hear from you.

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