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Recovery Driver

WESTBOURNE MOTORS
Posted 16 days ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG17LT, England

Salary

£40,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The company is seeking candidates for a vehicle recovery role who are committed to providing excellent customer service in challenging situations.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of one year of driving experience in vehicles over 7.5T and possess a C or C+E driving license.
  • A current digital tachograph card is required, and preference will be given to those with 35 hours of CPC training.
  • The role involves vehicle recovery within a 100 km radius, with potential longer recoveries, and offers a competitive salary package with the potential to earn over £40,000 per annum.
  • Candidates should be prepared to work outdoors in various weather conditions and will receive comprehensive training for the role.

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 7.5T.
  • C or C+E driving licence.
  • 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.
  • You will be offered a competitive salary package with a high basic wage coupled with a productivity bonus that means in excess of £40,000 per annum is achievable. (Base salary is based on driving licence category).

Shifts:

We operate a variety of shift patterns which can be discussed at interview, including:
  • Night Recovery Drivers work on a "4 on 4 off" rota week which includes weekends.
  • Recovery Drivers work on a "4 on 2 off" rota which includes weekends and various start/finish times.
  • We also have some Monday-Friday positions.

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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