Recovery Driver

Recovery Driver

Location: Rainham

Hours: 6.30am to 4pm - overtime opportunities available.

Salary:

• £39,060.00 for CE Drivers with a minimum 2 years’ experience.
• £37,060.00 for C Drivers, with progression to £39,060 on achievement of Class 1 status with training given.

Contract Type: Permanent

Igloo is recruiting on the behalf of one of the UK’s leading vehicle movement companies who are looking to expand their team with drivers looking to start a new and exciting journey.

The Role:

This role would suit an experienced recovery driver who can assist in the efficient and safe recovery of vehicles.

As a recovery driver you will play a key role in providing a reliable, efficient, and courteous service, your key tasks will be:

• To recover a range of vehicles from across London, using recovery vehicles and equipment, efficiently and safely.
• Adhere strictly to safety standards and regulations.
• Provide a professional service with clients and customers, exhibiting a courteous and helpful demeaner during recovery operations, with everyone you meet.
• Complete thorough inspections of recovered vehicles, documenting any and all damages or issues with the vehicles accurately.
• Work together with fellow recovery drivers and support staff
• Complete all administrative duties including the use of electronic devices and processes accurately, thoroughly and on time.

What we need from you as a Recovery Driver:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience, working either as a recovery or tow truck driver.
• Full Motorcycle license as some moves will involve motorcycles.
• You must have a current Driver CPC.
• Hold a digital tachograph card.
• Have a working knowledge of tachograph legislation.
• Minimum Driving Licence requirement. Category C, ideally CE . (For those with category C, training will be provided to achieve Category CE).
• You will also have knowledge of vehicle recovery techniques and equipment.
• Driving Licence - No previous disqualifications from driving (DR, CD, DD, IN OR TT99 endorsements will not be accepted).
• Uphold a high standard of safety and professionalism in all recovery operations.
• Team player with a positive, proactive, and flexible outlook.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, meeting tight deadlines.
• Capability to work unsupervised and maintain high standards.
• All successful candidates will be required to pass NPPV2 vetting process.

Desirable:

• Trained to IVR level (Institute of Vehicle Recovery)

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday.
• Pension scheme.
• Healthcare scheme.
• Uniform and mobile phone provided.
• Training to gain category CE status, if required.