D&G Assist has over 30+ years of experience and expertise across the vehicle recovery and transport sector. Our client base includes Essex Police, Ambulance and Fire Services, major motoring organisations, fleet management companies, councils, bus and coach operations, and national blue-chip companies
We operate to the highest professional standards — and we're looking for drivers who do the same
The Role
We're recruiting Vehicle Recovery Drivers for light recovery work across Essex and Kent on a self-employed basis. Whether you're already experienced in recovery or you hold a Class 1 or Class 2 licence and want to train into the role — we'd like to hear from you
90% of the work is local
Shift pattern: 4 on / 2 off (Days or Nights)
What You'll Be Doing
- Recovering broken-down vehicles to garages or home addresses
- Attending minor and major accident scenes
- Recovering vehicles involved in crime (police contract work)
- Using your initiative to resolve challenging roadside situations
- Maintaining quality, professionalism, and Health & Safety awareness at all times
What You'll Need
- Valid Class 1 or Class 2 HGV licence (essential)
- Valid Driver CPC card (essential)
- Valid Digital Tachograph card (essential)
- Ability to pass DBS check and Police vetting (essential)
- A professional, self-motivated approach
Recovery experience is preferred but not essential — full training is provided for the right candidate.
What We Offer
- Full light recovery training if you're new to the role
- Competitive enhanced daily rate — with an additional uplift upon IVR certification
- IVR training completed within 3 months for those without current certification
- HIAB training — progression opportunity available with us
- 4 on / 2 off shift pattern — days or Nights
- 90% local work across Essex and Kent
- Self-employed status with guaranteed work — this is NOT a zero hours arrangement
- Work alongside a company with 30+ years' experience and blue-light service contracts
About You
You're calm under pressure, professional at all times, and comfortable working independently in the field. Recovery work takes you into difficult situations — accidents, crime scenes, breakdowns in all weathers — and you need to represent D&G Assist to the high standard our clients, including the police and emergency services, rightly expect.
If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you
Pay: £156.00-£180.00 per day
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Are you looking for Days or Night shifts
Licence/Certification:
- Class1 or Class2 HGV Licence (required)
- CPC Driver Card (required)
- Tacho Card (required)
- Will pass Police Vetting (required)
Work Location: In person
