HGV Class 1 Recovery Driver

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Pay
£14 – £15 an hour

Job type
Full-time

Permanent

Shift and schedule
Overtime

Night shift

Flexitime

 

Location
Unit 1d, Dunns Close, Nuneaton
 
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Company pension
Flexitime
On-site parking
Private medical insurance
Referral programme
 
Full job description
RS Recovery Ltd is an award-winning, nationwide provider of roadside assistance and vehicle recovery services. For over 40 years, we have been a trusted partner for both commercial and private customers, delivering around-the-clock support, 365 days a year.

Named Commercial Motor Breakdown and Recovery Operator of the Year 2019 & 2020, RS Recovery are committed to delivering exceptional service to the transport industry. From a family-run business to one of the UK’s largest nationwide providers for roadside assistance and vehicle recovery, our commitment to our customers and dedication to excellence is reflected in the long-standing relationships we’ve built with major companies across the industry.

About the role

RS Recovery are recruiting an experienced HGV Class 1 driver to join our team based from our Nuneaton depot. Applicants will be given full training and will be required to work as part of an on-call rota.

Shift: late shift

We specialise in commercial vehicle recovery and provide an exceptional service with custom-built recovery vehicles to commercial dealerships, established bus and coach companies, heavy haulage and more. We don’t just do heavy recovery, have the equipment and expertise to carry out out all kinds of other vehicle recovery, including cars, motorbikes, caravans and motorhomes.

Your role will include but won’t be limited to the following:

Attend recoveries for a variety of customers in a safe and timely manner, recoveries may be local or national for vehicles that cannot be repaired at roadside
Self-manage jobs via PDA from allocation through to completion
Carry out daily checks and maintain trucks to a high standard
Support West Midlands Police and Highways England contracts
Accurately document job details and maintain appropriate records in accordance with company procedures
What you need to succeed

This is a varied role in a fast paced industry, therefore the following skills and attributes are required:

Previous recovery experience desired but not essential, training can be provided for the right candidate
A full valid driving license
Minimum Category C+E driving license and valid DCPC
ADR and IVR preferred but not essential
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liase directly with customers and control
Basic mechanical knowledge, further training can be provided for the right candidate
Good geographical knowledge
A flexible approach to meet the needs of the business
The ability to work alone and use initiative to solve problems in high-pressure situations
Vetting Approval required to support West Midlands Police operations where applicable
Capable of working in all weather conditions
What you’ll receive in return

Following a comprehensive induction, you will receive a competitive hourly rate ranging from £13-£15 per hour depending on experience, as well as on going support and training.

28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
Overtime opportunities
Company uniform and PPE
Private medical cover following three years of employment
Discretionary performance related bonuses and incentives
Subsidised mobile phone allowance
Pension contributions
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £14.00-£15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Flexitime
On-site parking
Private medical insurance
Referral programme
Schedule:

Night shift
Overtime
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: HGVC1
 

BECOME AN OWNER-DRIVER AND WORK FOR YOURSELF! AVERAGE EARNINGS: £70,000 – £80,000 PER YEAR. AVAILABLE ANYWHERE IN THE UK.

CONTRACT HAULAGE WORK AVAILABLE ALL YEAR ROUND FOR OWNER-DRIVERS AND FLEET OWNERS WITH RIGID OR ARTICULATED VEHICLES.

Use our free guide to apply for an operator’s licence: https://transportforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=97

We are looking for owner-drivers, fleet owners, and HGV drivers (Class 1 or 2) based anywhere in the UK and interested in taking the next step up and becoming owner-operators and transport company owners. To get started and apply for an Operator’s Licence, you need to have £8,000 which is a requirement of the UK and EU transport regulations (you won’t spend it). We can help you with the rest of the process.

BENEFITS OF BECOMING AN OWNER-OPERATOR:
– Higher earnings even with one vehicle (double in some cases for the same work)
– Be your own boss and grow your fleet
– If you are tired of driving, hire others to drive for you
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WE OFFER:
– Contract haulage work all year round for rigids and artics with your trailer or ours
– FREE assistance with your Operator’s Licence application (if you hire a TM)
– Insurance: HGV and PSV vehicles, cheapest on the market
– HGV parking and registered operating centres
– Transport manager (CPC holder) for your O-licence, no course or exam is necessary
– Trailers for hire or lease
– Financing to purchase your vehicles
– Compliance with regulations
– Unlimited consulting and office support while you are driving

HGV PARKING AVAILABLE ANYWHERE IN THE UK – FROM £50 PER WEEK.

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Join our Facebook groups with over 38,000 members: “Transport Managers CPC UK” and “Owner Operators & Truck Drivers UK” to network and ask questions.

Step-by-step guide to applying for an O-licence: https://transportforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=97

Call Dmitry Nade on 07833 684449.
8am-11pm, 7 days a week including weekends and holidays.

TRANSPORT MANAGERS WANTED – CPC HOLDER – PSV, HGV – ALL of UK – EXTERNAL PART-TIME

WE PROVIDE TRANSPORT MANAGER SERVICES ANYWHERE IN THE UK.

If you have a national or international CPC for HGV or PSV (road haulage or passenger) obtained in the UK or any EU country, earn additional income working part-time locally as an external transport manager. Use our full support and advice for operator licence applications and maintenance. We cover all of the UK, so if you are based in a different area from where this ad is posted, you can still apply.

TO APPLY, EMAIL YOUR CV OR JUST THE FOLLOWING 5 ANSWERS TO info@hirett.com
– Name
– Phone number
– City (not region) where you are based
– Is your CPC in road haulage (HGV) or passenger (PSV)?
– Is your CPC national or international?

GET £100 IF YOU REFER AN OPERATOR TO US: hirett.com/referrals

NEED A TRANSPORT MANAGER FOR YOUR O-LICENCE (ANYWHERE IN THE UK)?
Call Dmitry Nade on 07833 684449.
8am-11pm, 7 days a week including weekends and holidays.

Join our Facebook groups with over 38,000 members: “Transport Managers CPC UK” and “Owner Operators & Truck Drivers UK” to network and ask questions.

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