Recovery Driver
Are you an experienced Driver wanting to join a growing company? Do you have experience of driving up to 3.5 or 7.5 tonne vehicles?
Do you want to be part of a market leading and growing automotive business that looks after its employees?
What can we offer you?
- 3.5T - up to GBP28K per annum
- 7.5T - up to GBP33K per annum
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Length of service awards
- Healthcare Cash Plan (including Gym and shopping discounts)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Celebration Day (to use as you wish to celebrate a significant day in your life)
- Car Insurance discount with LV
- Employee Pension
- Employee Engagement Budget (money to go out as a team and have fun!)
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Refer a Friend Scheme (earn GBP1,000 for referring people to join the team)
- More benefits coming soon
ABL 1 Touch are a market leading vehicle repair business since 1994, working in partnership with insurance companies. ABL 1 Touch prides itself not only in the quality of its work but in providing excellent customer service.
As we continue to grow, ABL 1 Touch are looking to recruit Recovery Driverto join their Team based in Rayleigh.
As a Recovery Driver, you will ensure safe delivery / collection of all customers vehicles. You will be responsible for marking all damage on vehicles with chalk pen before taking images.
Working hours of a Recovery Driver are Monday to Friday 08:00- 17:30 1 in 2 Saturdays 08:00-12:00.
Responsibilities of a Recovery Driver will include:
- Ensure you contact every customer before arrival.
- Complete all Job Pack paperwork neatly and legibly and obtain signatures where required.
- Ensure Customer Vehicle Condition Report is complete in addition to any images taken before passing to Estimators.
- Follow all procedures within the Drivers Procedure and Process Manuals, with no exception.
- Comply with the Drivers Tacho Break Regulation 2009 (if applicable).
- Policy Excess, VAT Bills and Private Quotes ensure payment has been taken before leaving site if payment has not been paid, query with the Transport Manager.
- Ensure courtesy cars are up to standard and safe for customer use. Report any defects or damage to Transport Manager immediately
- Ensure you follow the correct procedure when dealing with customer complaints.
- Undertake all driving tasks as directed by the Transport Manager and in accordance with the Driver Procedure & Responsibilities Manual and Drivers Process Manual.
- Take ownership in your day planning and working cost effectively and with the customer at the forefront all the time.
- Be flexible with your approach
- Move cars in/ out of the workshop at the start or end of the day
- Wash customer or courtesy cars where necessary
- Locate and move vehicles for salvage agents
Skills and experience required as a Recovery Driver:
- Must be over 21 and have a full UK driving license.
- Have held a UK driving licence for 4 years or more
- Driver Qualification Card, capable of driving up to 7.5 tonne (if applicable)
- Digi Driver Card
- Experience in vehicle recovery is preferable
- Team Player who uses initiative, be flexible and have a can-do attitude.
- Cultural and organisational insight and takes responsibility for own actions.
Joining our team at ABL1 Touch means becoming part of a dynamic organisation that values its employees and provides opportunities for professional growth. We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and a supportive work environment.