HGV2 Recovery Driver - Days

Commercial Metal Forming; Remote; Full time

Job summary

A well-established local company in Chessington is seeking a Recovery Driver to provide roadside assistance and vehicle recovery services. The role offers full training, competitive pay at £15 per hour, and a supportive team environment. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum 7.5T driving license and a customer-focused attitude. Shifts include weekends and bank holidays, with average weekly hours of 56.

Benefits

Vehicle taken home

Weekly pay

Overtime available

Qualifications

• Minimum 7.5T (LGV C1) driving license required.
• Hold current Drivers Qualification Card (DCPC) & Tacho Card.
• Maximum 6 points for minor endorsements, no serious offences.

Responsibilities

• Attend broken down vehicles by the roadside.
• Provide basic repairs such as wheel changes and jump-starts.
• Transport vehicles that can't be repaired to appropriate locations.

Skills

Reliable

Flexible

Customer-focused

Professional driving record

Job description

Recovery Driver Chessington

F1 Personnel are an agency working with this well-established and highly respected local company providing Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Recovery and Repair services based in Chessington. No recovery experience? No problem – full training is provided within a supportive team environment! £15 per hour | Vehicle Taken Home | Start Immediately | Weekly Pay

Why This Role?

• Helping people in a time of need by attending broken down vehicles by the roadside.
• Providing basic repairs such as wheel changes and jump‑starts or transporting vehicles that can't be repaired to the depot, local garage or customer's home address.

Pay & Benefits

• Basic Pay: £15 per hour
• Overtime: Available
• Bonuses & Incentives: Vehicle workshop bonus
• OTE Pay per Year: £43,600

Truck: Can take truck home whilst on shift so minimal travel to work costs.

Temp-to-Perm Opportunity: This is a Temporary role with the potential for a contract extension or permanent job offer (depending upon the business need).

Shifts

6 on / 3 off, rotating on a 4‑week roster:

• Week 1: 06:00‑18:00
• Week 2: 08:00‑20:00
• Week 3: 10:00‑22:00
• Week 4: 18:00‑06:00

Average Hours per Week: 56. Will include weekend and Bank Holiday working as part of the roster.

Training

Full recovery training provided.

Skills & Experience

All candidates must have the following:

Driving Requirements:

• Minimum 7.5T (LGV C1)
• Maximum 6 points for minor endorsements, no DD, DR, IN, CD
• Hold current Drivers Qualification Card (DCPC) & Tacho Card

Personal Attributes:

• Previous 7.5T driving experience
• Reliable, flexible, and customer-focused
• Able to work on own initiative and in all weathers
• Professional and safe driving record

Vetting

• Identity and Right to Work
• DBS Criminal Records
• Referencing for 2‑years

Note

If you have any unspent criminal convictions or cautions in the UK or abroad, you MUST declare them at the time of applying. All information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence and may determine if we can submit you for the position.