HGV2 Recovery Driver

Job Description

Job Title:HGV2 / LGVC Recovery Driver

Locations: Stotfold (SG5) or Bedford (MK42)

Status: Permanent with immediate interview and start available

Pay:

£36,000 basic
Up to £45,000 OTE

You help stranded drivers when they need it most. No trunking. No repetition. Every shift is different.

The role

You attend roadside breakdowns and accidents, recover vehicles safely, and support customers in stressful situations.

Work is varied, hands-on, and fast-moving.

What youll do
  • Roadside assistance (jump starts, wheel changes, minor faults)
  • Breakdown and accident recovery
  • Police and compound recoveries
  • Safe loading and transport of vehicles
  • Mobile app job reporting
  • Customer support at the roadside
What you need
  • 12 months HGV Class 2 driving experience
  • HGV Class 2 licence
  • Driver CPC and Digi Tacho
  • Max 6 points, no DD, DR or CD
  • Calm under pressure with strong customer focus
  • Willing to work shifts, weekends, Bank Holidays
  • Enhanced police vetting (NPPV Level 1 or 2)
Shift pattern
  • 10 shifts over 14 days
  • 07:0019:00
  • Includes weekends and Bank Holidays
  • One full weekend on, one full weekend off
What you get
  • Full recovery training from day one
  • Ongoing CPC development
  • PPE and company phone provided
  • Employee discounts on MOTs and garage services
  • Overtime available
Why join
  • Real variety every shift, no repetitive routes
  • Work that genuinely helps people in tough moments
  • Higher earning potential with overtime
  • Strong, supportive team environment
Vetting requirements
  • Enhanced police vetting (NPPV Level 1 or 2) required
  • Full background checks including employment referencing up to 5 years
  • Any cautions or convictions must be declared at application stage
  • All offers are subject to successful vetting clearance

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Job Overview

ID:

2456373

Date Posted:

Posted 15 hours ago

Expiration Date:

06/07/2026

Location:

Hitchin

Salary:

Competitive

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