Vehicle Recovery Driver – 7.5t & HGV (Full‑time)

About the role

Join Hough Green Garage as a Vehicle Recovery Driver, operating 7.5‑ton, HGV Class 1 and Class 2 vehicles across Preston and the wider North West region. You will work 12‑hour shifts on a 4‑on/2‑off rota, with permanent contracts and weekly pay.

Key responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns and accident scenes on motorways and major routes.
• Safely recover and transport vehicles to depots or customer locations.
• Perform vehicle checks, keep the yard tidy, and use company PDA systems for job completion.
• Assist with moving vehicles within the depot as required.

Required profile

• Full UK driving licence with DCPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Proven driving experience; recovery experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, customer‑focused attitude and ability to work independently under pressure.
• Clean driving record, able to pass police vetting and good local geographical knowledge.
• Basic mechanical understanding and flexible approach to working hours.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate up to £19 ph plus overtime and call‑out pay.
• Permanent role with weekly pay and full training.
• IVR‑accredited training, career progression and opportunity to gain additional driving qualifications.
• Modern fleet of over 200 vehicles, PPE and uniform provided.