HGV Class 1& 2 Recovery Drivers
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Position Overview & Specifications
Class 1 & 2 Recovery Driver
Birmingham
Days and Nights - Full and Part time, including flexible working patterns.
Egerton’s Recovery Group is the largest vehicle breakdown and recovery operator in the UK. Providing services to all the major breakdown organisations, removal services to government authorities and working with a range of local and national companies means our workloads are diverse and rewarding. Due to continued growth our entry level positions have excellent progression opportunities for the right recovery drivers.
If you have the drive and experience and are looking to work in a supportive and welcoming environment, we will provide you with the tools and encouragement to help grow your skills and career within the Egerton’s Group and the wider organisation.
We are looking to recruit day shift recovery operators at our Birmingham depot, please stipulate on your application. where you would be working within a busy, fast paced environment.
As traffic in the UK will keep on getting denser, vehicle recovery will always be needed. This is a role that will give you stability and security for you and your family.
What we can offer a recovery driver…
Earn from £35.000up to £45,000 per year.
Various shifts patterns and hours available
28 days annual leave
Enhanced Maternity Pay Scheme
Pension Scheme
Overtime available if you wish.
Further training will be provided by our accredited IVR trainer.
Personal Protective Equipment provided.
Uniform provided.
Company phone provided.
What a recovery driver will need…
Experience within the recovery industry is desirable but not essential training can be provided for the right candidate.
Full valid driving licence
A minimum of a Category C Driving Licence, along with DCPC and a Digital Drivers Card
Thriving under pressure
Ability to be flexible with shifts.
Excellent communication skills and a desire to assist customers.
DBS vetting approval
Vetting Approval required to support Police Force roadside operations where applicable.
Excellent geographical knowledge of the UK
The ability and motivation to work on your own initiative.
Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to join our roadside team, then please apply now! We’d love to hear from you.
*Please note applicants will be required to pass a police vetting procedure for this vacancy.
Please note that Egerton’s Recovery Group are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 due to contracts held with Local Police Authorities. Applicants are required to consent to Police Force Vetting and/or a DBS check. Failure to gain Police Force vetting or provide an honorable DBS check will result in any offers of employment rejected or termination of employment at any time.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Birmingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Driving: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 2 Driving Licence (required)
- Driver CPC (required)
- Tacho Card (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HGV Class 1& 2 Recovery Drivers roles across Egertons Recovery Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,000 - £45,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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