AddressRS Recovery Ltd is an award-winning, nationwide provider of roadside assistance and vehicle recovery services. For over 40 years, we have been a trusted partner for both commercial and private customers, delivering around-the-clock support, 365 days a year.
Named Commercial Motor Breakdown and Recovery Operator of the Year 2019 & 2020, RS Recovery are committed to delivering exceptional service to the transport industry. From a family-run business to one of the UK’s largest nationwide providers for roadside assistance and vehicle recovery, our commitment to our customers and dedication to excellence is reflected in the long-standing relationships we’ve built with major companies across the industry.
In further recognition of this, we’re proud to have won the RAC Commercial Contractor of the Year award two years in a row, as well as their Outstanding Contribution award and National Contractor of the Year four times over.
About the role
Due to continued growth, RS Recovery are recruiting an experienced Roadside Technician to join our growing team in the South.
We specialise in commercial vehicle road side repairs and recovery. With fully equipped, custom-built service vans, jobs will be dispatched via PDA and you will be required to self manage each job from breakdown to completion.
We are looking for people with an interest in the recovery industry that are willing to undergo relevant training and development.
Your role will include but won’t be limited to the following:
- Live roadside breakdowns
- On-site truck and trailer maintenance and repairs
- Diagnostic fault finding
- Deck and tail lift faults
- Assist our recovery team with recoveries when required
- Fully comply with protocol and policies and safe working at the roadside
We have a team of experienced technicians, all trained on different manufacturers so assistance is readily available to ensure the customer gets the best service possible.
As well as full training on decks and tail lifts; as a warranty agent to Haldex, Wabco, Gray & Adams and Tiger Trailers we are able to provide training on these systems and trailers to ensure that our technicians are up to date with changing technologies.
What you need to succeed
- This is a varied role in a fast paced industry, therefore the following skills and attributes are required:
- City and Guilds Level 1, 2 and 3 or NVQ Heavy Vehicle Maintenance equivalent
- The ability to work alone and use initiative to find faults
- Relevant experience within the commercial vehicle industry
- Good knowledge of EBS systems, tail lifts and lifting decks - full training provided
- General technical ability
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise directly with customers and control
- HGV license advantageous but not essential
What you’ll receive in return
Shifts can be negotiated to suit the right candidate and the needs of the business, you will be required to work as part of an on call rota. You will receive an annual salary starting from £44,850 with overtime opportunities and a company vehicle as well as on going support and training.
In addition, you will receive:
- 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
- Recovery training provided for HGV license holders if based near an RS Recovery depot
- Private medical cover following 3 years of employment
- Discretionary performance related bonuses and incentives
- Pension contributions
- Fully equipped, custom-built company vehicle
- Internal and external training and development opportunities
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £44,850.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
