Job description
Role: Vehicle Recovery Driver / Technician
£14.20 per hour basic, enhanced rate for overtime
Shift Pattern: Various available
Location: Base will be Askam in Furness LA16
Furness Cars and Commercials Limited are currently recruiting for a Vehicle Recovery Driver / Technician. As a Vehicle Recovery Driver / Technician, you will be working in a fast paced environment, facilitating the rescue and recovery of our customer vehicles at the roadside in the South Lakes and Furness Peninsula.
Responsibilities
- Operate recovery vehicles to assist stranded motorists, ensuring safe transport of vehicles.
- Deliver exceptional customer service by communicating effectively with clients and providing updates on recovery status.
- Maintain accurate records of vehicle recovery and delivery activities.
- Assist with keeping vehicles and sites clean and tidy
- Adhere to all safety regulations and licensing requirements, including holding a valid Category CE or C Licence.
Benefits:
- On Call, Overtime and Shift Cover remuneration
- Typical earnings circa £38k per annum
- Various shift rotations available
- 20 days paid holiday per year. (based on 4 on 4 off shift pattern)
- Company Pension
- Injury and Death in Service Insurance
- Onsite Parking
- Full uniform and PPE provided.
- Additional Training & Development
What do we require from you:
- Full valid driving license with Cat C (Class 2) or Cat C+E (Class 1) (potential to discuss options to achieve this for the right candidate)
- Current Driver CPC
- Ability to pass Local Police Vetting
- Awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements.
- To confidently use a mobile phone / PDA device.
- Excellent customer service skills as you will be dealing with customers in difficult circumstances.
- Flexible approach to working hours, role and working environment.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
If you are interested in this vacancy please apply online, email [email protected], or call 01229 465549
Work Location: In person
Please note that Furness Cars and Commercials Ltd are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 due to contracts held with Local Police Authorities. Applicants are required to consent to Police Force Vetting. Failure to gain Police Force will result in any offers of employment being rejected or termination of employment at any time.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £14.20 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
