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Recovery Driver Trainee

WESTBOURNE MOTORS
Posted 19 days ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Bristol, City of Bristol BS16 3JB, England

Salary

£30,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position requires candidates who excel in customer service and can navigate challenging situations with a positive attitude and empathy.
  • A minimum of three years of driving experience is required, and while a technical background is beneficial, it is not mandatory as training will be provided.
  • The role focuses on vehicle recovery within a 100 km radius, with potential longer recoveries across the UK, and involves working outdoors in various weather conditions.
  • The base salary starts at £30,000 per annum for those with a BE / 3500kg driving licence, increasing to £34,000 upon obtaining a category C licence, with additional bonus opportunities potentially adding £4,000 per year.
  • The company, Westbourne, is the largest independent roadside breakdown specialist in Southern England, emphasizing customer service and utilizing advanced equipment.

You:

  • We are seeking candidates that always seek to provide great customer service in a sometimes challenging environment, people that go 'above and beyond' to offer our customers a solution that really fits their needs.
  • You will need to enjoy working with customers and be able to demonstrate a positive can do attitude and at times tolerance, sympathy and understanding.
  • A minimum of three years driving experience.
  • A technical background is an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided.
  • All candidates are subject to CRB checks.

The role:

  • The role involves vehicle recovery following breakdown or accident and is primarily carried out within a 100 km radius working area, although at times you may be required to carry out longer recoveries to any UK destination.
  • Our comprehensive induction training will cover all aspects of the role and will provide you with an Industry recognised basic level accreditation.
  • We attend breakdowns in all weathers so you need to be prepared to work outside and sometimes in difficult conditions to recover our customers.
The shift pattern for this role includes alternate weekends:

Week 1

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

10.00 to 21.00

Week 2

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Monday 10.00 to 21.00 Weds, Thurs, Fri 07.00 to 18.00


The base salary for a post-holder with a BE / 3500kg driving licence is £30,000 per annum. This will increase to £34,000 per annum on achievement of a category C licence. There are additional bonus opportunities which have the real potential of adding a further £4,000 per year.

The Company

Westbourne are the largest independent roadside breakdown specialist inSouthern England. We have a passion for customer service and achieve this with great people and the latest equipment.

Our services include:

  • Vehicle Recovery for major failure or accident
  • Roadside Repairs
  • MobileTyreServices
  • Mobile Fuel decontamination
  • Workshop repairs after breakdown through our own network
  • Onward Travel.

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