Recovery Driver

Recovery Driver

Are you an experienced Driver wanting to join a growing company? Do you have experience of driving 3.5T or 7.5T 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?

Salary of up to £31,700K per annum dependant on experience + overtime

28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

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.

This year marks a significant milestone for us as we celebrate three decades of dedicated service and excellence in our industry. It's with great pride and gratitude that we celebrate 30 years of innovation, growth, and solid commitment to our valued clients and partners. We look forward to continuing to exceed expectations and setting new targets for success in the years ahead. Thank you for being an integral part of our journey.

As we continue to grow, ABL 1 Touch are looking to recruit Recovery Driver to join their Team based in East Grinstead.

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.

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

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