Recovery Driver
Class 1, Class 2 and 3.5 tonne drivers wanted across our operation. Roadside assistance, vehicle recovery and transport work, and no two shifts are the same.
Where we’re hiring now
Pick the depot nearest you and we’ll note it on your application. Near one of our other depots? Apply anyway and tell us which one suits.
Tuxford
Lodge Lane Industrial Estate, Lodge Lane, Tuxford
NG22 0NL
Stoke-on-Trent
Fenton Industrial Estate, Govan Road, Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 2RS
Luton area
Tyler House, Creasey Park Drive, Dunstable
LU6 1BB
The Role
You’ll be out on the network recovering vehicles: anything from a car that won’t start on a driveway to an HGV blocking a live carriageway. Some days it’s straightforward transport work. Others you’ll be working alongside the police and Highways at an incident.
It’s a job for people who can think on their feet, stay calm under pressure, and treat customers well on what is usually a bad day for them.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Attending roadside breakdowns and recovering vehicles safely
- Operating slidebeds, underlifts and winching equipment (training given)
- Working with control to plan and update jobs through the shift
- Daily vehicle checks and keeping your truck clean and serviceable
- Dealing with customers, police and Highways professionally at scene
- Completing paperwork and job records accurately
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- •A valid UK driving licence: C+E, C, C1 or B depending on the role
- •A sensible licence record (some points are fine, just tell us)
- •Willingness to complete police vetting
- •Good spoken English and a calm manner with customers
- •Reliability. People are waiting at the roadside
Helpful, but not essential
- •Previous recovery or roadside experience
- •Driver CPC (in date)
- •Mechanical knowledge or a workshop background
- •Familiarity with the Midlands, Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire, South Yorkshire, Bedfordshire or Milton Keynes road network
- •IVR or similar recovery qualifications
New to recovery? Don’t rule yourself out. If you’ve got the licence and the right attitude, we’ll train you on the equipment.
Hours & Pay
Full-time permanent positions with shift patterns depending on depot and role, including days, nights and on-call rotas. We’ll be straight with you about the pattern before you commit to anything.
Rates are competitive and based on experience, licence category and shift pattern. We’ll discuss specifics with you at interview.
Apply for Recovery Driver
Takes about two minutes. Attach a CV if you have one. If not, fill in the form and we’ll come back to you.
Questions before you apply? Email recruitment@richfordmotors.com and we will come back to you.