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HGV Class 2 Recovery Driver

Manchetts - Bury St. Edmunds

Work Location: In person

From £30,000.00 per year

When it comes to roadside breakdown and recovery we are a recognised house-hold name within East Anglia!


Manchetts are seeking applications for Class 2 Recovery Drivers with vehicle mechanical knowledge to join our recovery team based out of either Cambridgeshire or Suffolk.


The successful HGV Class 2 Recovery Driver will join a friendly, professional and hardworking team. The role will work directly with our 24-hour control room to carry out minor roadside repairs and recovery of vehicles in a professional manner whilst ensuring the safety of themselves and others at all times.


No two days are the same within the recovery industry and the role will include a variety of vehicle incidents, including general breakdowns, road traffic collisions and contracted police work.


The vehicle recovery role involves recovery of a vehicle following a breakdown or accident from the roadside to a final destination which is primarily carried out within a 100km radius working area; although at times you may be required to carry out longer distance recoveries to any UK destination.


The role of a recovery operative is to attend breakdowns in all weathers, so you need to be prepared to work outside and sometimes in difficult conditions in order to recover vehicles and customers.

Responsibilities of the role

  • Provide great customer service in a sometimes-challenging environment
  • Attend breakdowns, road traffic collisions and contracted police work
  • Carry out minor roadside repairs and recovery of vehicles
  • Work directly with the 24-hour control room

Desirable requirements

  • Mechanical knowledge is a preferred advantage, but not essential.
  • Preference given to those who have achieved the required 35 hours of CPC training.

Required experience

  • A minimum of 1 year's driving experience in vehicles 7500KG or above.
  • An up to date digital tacho card is essential.
  • Recovery: 2 years (preferred)
  • Driving a Goods Vehicle: 2 years (preferred)

Benefits

  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme

Experience

  • Recovery: 2 years (preferred)
  • Driving a Goods Vehicle: 2 years (preferred)

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About Us


Manchetts Group Holdings Ltd is a leading vehicle service, repair, and roadside recovery enterprise with sites based within Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, and Lincolnshire. Established in 1961, it has become a respected family-run business and a Cambridgeshire top 100 company.


While Manchetts Group has already set high standards for customer satisfaction with their award-winning MAN branded workshops in Newmarket, Peterborough, Spalding, and Sleaford, completing the group Manchetts Rescue & Recovery has also won several awards as a provider of vehicle recovery and roadside assistance services. They have been a trusted partner for both commercial and private customers for over 30 years, delivering around-the-clock support, 365 days a year.


The company’s commitment to “Everything Automotive” extends to servicing all types of HGV and LCV brands. To one of the best-known roadside assistance and vehicle recovery companies within East Anglia


With a proactive and problem-solving approach, backed by strong technical expertise and a positive attitude, to deliver exceptional service our commitment to our customers and dedication to excellence is reflected in the long-standing relationships we’ve built with major companies across the industry and long-serving employees.

Benefits of Working for Manchetts

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

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Quarterly Bonus

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Life Insurance

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Career Development

LIFESTYLE, HEALTH & WELLBEING BENEFITS

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23 days holiday, rising to 25 days after 5 uears' service

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Employee assistance programme

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VDU/optician subsidy

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Servicing, Repairs & Diagnostics

Manchetts Peterborough, proud winner of MAN Service Dealer on numerous occasions, offers expert servicing and repair for trucks, vans, buses and coaches. We are committed to being the best service provider in the industry, following the MAN dealer principles adopted across the UK.


Our fully equipped workshop can provide Periodic Maintenance Inspections, routine servicing, and repairs. Our master technicians can conduct complex mechanical and electronic diagnosis and repair. 


Our MAN servicing packages include all Euro 6 costs.


Call 01733 560591 or email xxxxxx to book a service, PMI, or fleet package today.

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