Job Description

Cambrian Car Care Ltd is one of South Wales largest providers of vehicle breakdown & recovery services. The award-winning company prides itself on providing the best level of service for contracts and customers in their hour of need. A vacancy is available for a full-time, permanent, 7.5 tonne Vehicle Breakdown Recovery Driver.

Responsibilities

Operating a recovery truck to pick up and deliver vehicles to designated locations. Ensure the safe loading and unloading of said vehicle, adhering to all company procedures & safety protocols. Perform daily checks on the vehicle you use to ensure it is in good working condition, reporting any mechanical issues as necessary. Keep Vehicle clean and tidy at all times. (cleaning facilitates supplied at depo). Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with team members and clients. Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations while driving. Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently. Assist in the organisation with general duty operations when not on recovery work. (while at depo).
The ideal candidate would have a 'get go' attitude and flexible outlook to the working day. A keen interest in cars/motor vehicles and a basic mechanical knowledge would be advantageous (wheel changes & Jump starting flat batteries etc).

ALL training for the job role will be provided in-house and via the institute of vehicle recovery.

Candidates must have at minimum the capability to drive a 7.5T truck, with CPC and Tacho card. For the right candidate there may be scope to put through licences (terms and conditions apply).

We are called upon 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year. With that in mind a 40-hour basic week is offered, over 7 days via a rolling rota with days, evenings, some weekends (never 2 consecutively) and 2 on calls over a 16-week period. The chosen candidate will enjoy working on their own and as a part of the amazing team we already have, must be a team player and enjoy building relationships with fellow work colleagues.

Good customer service skills are essential, while keeping calm under pressure. For many people breaking down is extremely stressful and upsetting, we pride ourselves on being one of the fastest attending operators in the industry, added to this a good work ethic, customer care and communication skills are vital to be that 'knight in shining armour'.

The chosen candidate must be able to pass a DBS checks and the job offer may be rescinded if unable to do so.

The role is exciting where no two days are the same, it includes a wide variety of scenarios, different locations, faults and fixes. Eventual outcomes will vary, depending on whether a repair is possible at the side of the road, or the vehicle has to be recovered to a place of the customers choosing.

With this in mind it can be hard to plan days, but we try and make sure finish times are adhered to, but sometimes this doesn't always happen but overtime is always paid (as much as as little overtime as someone would want, within drivers guidelines).

Full intensive training in line with industry standards is given plus full uniform and PPE is provided.

The company prides itself on creating a great working environment with high staff retention and a professional but comfortable working atmosphere.

Employee Progression within the business i.e further licence's & training can be achieved with the right candidate.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Commission pay Tips Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Overtime Weekend availability
Experience:

Truck driving: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

CPC licence (Certificate of Professional Competence) (required)
Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: Vehicle Recovery Driver