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Recovery Driver Trainee

WESTBOURNE MOTORS
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Winchester, Hampshire SO21, England

Salary

£30,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are looking for candidates with a strong commitment to customer service, especially in challenging situations.
  • The position requires a minimum of three years of driving experience, and while a technical background is beneficial, it is not essential as full training will be provided.
  • The role involves vehicle recovery within a 100 km radius, with the possibility of longer recoveries across the UK, and requires working outside in various weather conditions.
  • The base salary is £30,000 per annum for those with a BE / 3500kg driving licence, increasing to £34,000 upon obtaining a category C licence, along with potential bonuses of up to £4,000 per year.
  • Westbourne is the largest independent roadside breakdown specialist in Southern England, dedicated to providing excellent customer service with a team of skilled professionals.

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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