Recovery Driver Job Vacancy

Vehicle Recovery Driver (7.5t)

Job Type: Full-time

Licence/Certification Requirements:

  • 7.5tonne (Category C1)
  • Current DCPC  & Tacho Card

Salary
Top rates paid + overtime

Experience:

  • Recovery experience preferred. However, we offer recovery training to applicants where necessary.

Other Requirements:

  • Pass DBS/Police Vetting

Working as a Vehicle Recovery Driver at Bourne Transport

About Bourne Transport

Bourne Transport is an established vehicle recovery company based in Poole, Dorset. Clients include police, ambulance, and fire services; private customers, councils, truck, bus, and coach operators; major motoring organisations; and franchised truck and bus dealerships.

We operate mainly in Bournemouth, Poole, and Christchurch, recovering vehicles wherever they need to go. We are a small, friendly company that values its staff and customers equally.

Arrange a Trial

If you have the required driving licence, call us to arrange a trial.

The Vehicle Recovery Driver Role

Potential applicants must be physically fit, self-motivated, and able to work independently. They must also be able to keep accurate records.

Key attributes include:

  • Exceptional Quality and Health & Safety Awareness
  • To be able to work without supervision
  • To be able to work as part of a team when required

Location: You will be based at our depot, which is located near Wallisdown in Poole, Dorset. Due to the “on-call” requirement, applicants must live in the Bournemouth/Poole area.

Working hours: In addition to a standard working week, you will be required to be on call for nights and weekends as part of a rolling roster.

DBS Check: Our police contract requires us to carry out a DBS check to ensure employees are not barred from carrying out duties associated with recovery roles.

Role/Duties:

  • Recovering vehicles using specialised equipment.
  • Providing roadside assistance and customer support.
  • Ensuring the safe transportation of recovered vehicles to our depot or other destination.
  • Complying with all road traffic and safety regulations.

The work is rewarding, varied, and interesting. Depending on your qualifications and level of training, it could include:

  • Roadside recovery of broken-down heavy, light commercial, and private vehicles using appropriate specialised equipment
  • Winching of all vehicle types
  • Recovering vehicles involved in major or minor accidents
  • Recovering vehicles involved in crime

You will be required to confidently and carefully drive a variety of vehicles.

Training in the safe use of our equipment will be provided.

Telephone 01202 912949 To Apply