Recovery Driver

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 £28K per annum
• 7.5T - up to £33K 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 £1,000 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.