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Recovery Driver

WESTBOURNE MOTORS
Posted 4 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Chatham, Kent ME4 6BZ

Salary

£45,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • We are looking for candidates who excel in customer service, particularly in challenging situations, and are willing to go the extra mile to meet customer needs.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of one year of driving experience with vehicles over 3500 kgs and hold a C1E licence grade or higher.
  • A current digital tachograph card is essential, and preference will be given to those who have completed the required 35 hours of CPC training.
  • The role involves vehicle recovery within a 100 km radius, with potential longer recoveries, and requires working outside in various weather conditions.
  • The annual base salary ranges from £31,000 to £33,000 depending on the HGV licence held, with additional bonus opportunities that could exceed £9,000 per annum.

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 one years driving experience in vehicles ABOVE 3500 kgs.
  • Minimum of C1E licence grade or above.
  • A technical background is an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided.
  • A current digital tachograph card is essential and preference will be given to those that have achieved the required 35 hours of CPC training.
  • 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 qualification.
  • We attend breakdowns in all weathers so you need to be prepared to work outside and sometimes in difficult conditions to recover our customers.
  • Day shift Recovery Drivers work on a four 'on' two 'off' rota which includes weekends, with a mix of start/finish times.
  • Annual base salary of £31,000 for post holders with HGV C1. Plus a range of excellent bonus opportunities which has the potential of adding a further £9,000+ per annum.

  • Annual base salary of £32,000 for post holders with HGV C. Plus a range of excellent bonus opportunities which has the potential of adding a further £9,000+ per annum.

  • Annual base salary of £33,000 for post holders with HGV C+E.Plus a range of excellent bonus opportunities which has the potential of adding a further £9,000+ per annum.

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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