We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a highly respected vehicle salvage and parts recycler based in Thame, to appoint a skilled and reliable HGV Recovery Driver.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced-HGV Recovery Drivers seeking a long-term career within a professional and well-established company operating for over 40 years, with the capacity to process more than 35,000 vehicles annually.

Benefits of a HGV Recovery Driver:

• Salary ranging from -39,000 to -46,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Monthly bonus scheme earning approximately -2,000 to -2,500
• Enhanced holiday entitlement increasing to 33 days including bank holidays
• Full in-house training and ongoing career development opportunities
• Company pension scheme with staff purchase discounts on automotive parts and petrol
• Free on-site parking and provided work uniform
• Working within a modern operational environment established for over four decades

Duties of a HGV Recovery Driver:

• Collect accident-damaged and end-of-life vehicles from various locations, including bodyshops, garages, and private residences
• Operate 4-car or 8-car transporter vehicles, depending on previous experience and qualifications
• Cover a collection radius within approximately 50 miles of Thame
• Use handheld PDA scanners and basic IT devices to accurately report vehicle collections
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety guidelines and company policies
• Work scheduled hours from 6:45am to 4:45pm, Monday to Friday, with alternating Saturdays for 8-car drivers on overtime
• Maintain a high standard of safety, reliability, and professionalism during all tasks

Requirements of a HGV Recovery Driver:

• Valid C+E Class 1 (HGV) licence with minimal points
• Current CPC certification
• Category C licence considered if relevant experience in vehicle recovery and transportation
• Experience with vehicle recovery and transportation preferred but not essential, as comprehensive training will be provided
• Comfortable working with mobile devices, PDA scanners, and basic IT equipment
• Reliable, enthusiastic, and capable of working efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Must pass a satisfactory enhanced DBS, finance, right-to-work, and reference checks

Contact Sarena Abbott, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Thame and Oxfordshire, today to discover more about this fantastic HGV Recovery Driver opportunity.

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