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HGV2 / LGVC Recovery Driver - Summer Temp
Job Posted: 21 days ago
Salary: £ 17 - 17 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: EX6, Kenton, Devon
Expire in: 7 days
Job Description
£17ph – £1000 End of Contract Bonus - Paid Training – No Multi-Drop
Temporary Summer Contracts | June-September 2026
Locations: Exeter, Preston, Carlisle and Ilton
Tired of multi-drop driving? Want an HGV role where every day is different? Freshly-passed?
We are recruiting HGV Class 2 Recovery Drivers for the UK’s leading breakdown and recovery organisation.
This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your driving skills with helping people who have broken down at the roadside.
No recovery experience needed.
Full paid training provided.
Why Apply:
• Newly qualified drivers considered (Driving Assessment required before offer made)
• £17.00 per hour with overtime hours and extra shifts available
• £1,000 completion bonus at end of contract
• Paid industry-leading training
• Company uniform provided
• No multi-drop deliveries
• No waiting at loading bays
• Every day is different
• Potential permanent opportunities available win some areas working for the prestigious company
The Role
As a Recovery Driver, you’ll attend roadside breakdowns involving cars and vans, load vehicles safely onto a recovery truck, and transport them to a garage or home address.
This is not a standard delivery driving role.
You’ll work independently, solve problems and genuinely help people when they need it most.
Ideal for drivers who enjoy variety, responsibility, helping people and being out on the road.
Training Programme
You’ll complete a fully paid 3-week induction programme:
Week 1: Online training from home via Teams
Week 2: Residential training at one of the company’s training venues (Accommodation, meals, and travel provided)
Week 3: Mentor training in the truck from your depot
By the end of training, you’ll be fully prepared to work independently.
What You Need
• HGV Class 2 licence or higher
• Maximum 6 points for minor offences
• No DD, DR, or CD endorsements
• Valid Driver CPC qualification and Digi Tacho card
• Good drivers’ hours and compliance knowledge
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
Experience
• Minimum 1 year HGV driving experience preferred
• Newly qualified HGV drivers considered
• Ex-military drivers encouraged to apply
Shift Pattern
Mixed shift pattern including days, mids, and late starts on a rotating 4-week roster. Includes:
• 2 weekends working
• 2 weekends off
Interview Process
Teams interview with the Hiring Manager including:
• Drivers’ Hours assessment
• Tacho compliance test
Important Compliance Information
Successful applicants must complete Right to Work plus:
• DBS and Credit check
• Employment referencing
• Substance testing during training
All information is treated confidentially.
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