Recovery Driver – Glasgow Nights

Automobile Association; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A national motoring organization in Glasgow seeks a Roadside Recovery Driver. This nights-only role involves assisting customers on the road, utilizing your technical skills to load their vehicles and ensuring they reach their destinations safely. Applicants must possess a valid HGV driving licence and be able to work shifts that include evenings and weekends. The organization offers extensive support and development opportunities, as well as various employee benefits.

Benefits

Free breakdown cover

23 days holidays

Up to 7% company pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on AA products

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to live within 25 miles or 1 hour travel from the depot.
• Comfortable adapting to new technology, training will be provided.
• Must be happy working shifts including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide roadside assistance to customers.
• Load vehicles onto trucks and transport them to a repair garage.
• Communicate effectively with customers in all situations.

Skills

Customer communication

Problem-solving

Self-starter

Education

Full driving category C licence (HGV 2)

Driver CPC qualification

Tools

Digital drivers/tachograph card

Job description

As our Roadside Recovery Driver, you’ll go the extra mile for our customers.

Anything can happen whilst driving, but it’s OK we are the AA! We get everyone back on the road safely and get their day moving again.

This is a nights only position

*This includes a location allowance *

Depot Postcode: G22 6HH

• Shifts: Rolling Rosta, working 18 out of 28 days with 2 weekends off. Standard Shifts are 9 hours 45 mins. (Inc. 45 min break) End of shift flexibility is required meaning you may work up to 12 hours in a shift inc. break
• Bring your best self and we provide the rest, including; full Uniform, Boots, and the best available equipment!
• Free breakdown cover from day one
• Equivalent of 23 days holidays (increases with service)
• Up to 7% company pension contribution
• Join a famous brand that our customers love, with industry leading training
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family

This is the job

You’ll be the friendly face of the UK’s largest motoring organisation. To our customers, you’re the superhero. Ready for anything, you’ll be there for them, anytime, anywhere and in any weather. You’ll get their day moving again by using your technical skills to load vehicles onto your truck and getting the vehicle and customer to a garage for repair, or wherever they need to be.

What will I be doing?

• A communicator: You're great with your customers, you’re the calming influence, reassuring and professional in all situations, ensuring your customer feels safe and that their needs are being taken care of.
• A self-starter: You will be content working independently, as well as collaborating as part of a team, driving to different locations in all weathers.
• A fixer/problem solver: You’re someone who thrives in all situations! You will revel in utilising your expertise to solve a variety of issues.

What do I need?

• To be eligible for this role you must live within 25 miles OR 1 hours travel from the depot – postcode included in advert
• A full driving category C driving licence (HGV 2). Ideally you’ll hold the CE (HGV 1) licence too, although this isn’t essential as we can help you with this.
• Alongside this, you’ll need a Driver CPC (certificate of professional competence) qualification, and a digital drivers/tachograph card.
• To be comfortable adapting to new technology- training will be provided.
• To be happy working shifts, which include evenings, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.

Additional information

As a valued team member, you’ll have access to a range of fully supported development programmes, designed to help you progress your career with us .

Whether you’re looking to grow in your current role, or learn new skills and take on greater responsibilities, we will help you build the career you’re looking for.

Here at the AA we understand diversity and value the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, are empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong.

You’ll also have access to a range of benefits such as:

• Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
• Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
• Company funded life assurance

You can apply today by clicking on the link below and filling out a short application form. Your application will then be reviewed before we arrange an online interview assessment .

As part of the onboarding process, we complete several pre-employment checks including drug and Alcohol checks, work references, credit and criminal record checks.