7.5T / LGVC1 Vehicle Recovery Driver
Job Description & Overview
Job Title: 7.5T / LGVC1 Vehicle Recovery Driver
Status: Permanent with immediate interview and starts
Location: Chessington
Pay Rate:£15 per hour
Truck: Can take truck home whilst on shift so minimal travel to work costs
Training: Recovery vehicle training provided - so no previous experience is required.
Overview: F1 Personnel is an agency working with this well-established and highly respected local company providing Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Recovery and Repair services based in Chessington.
Why This Role?:
- Helping people in a time of need by attending broken down vehicles by the roadside.
- Providing basic repairs just as wheel changes and jump starts OR Transporting vehicles that can't be repaired to the depot, local garage or customer's home address
Pay & Benefits:
- Basic Pay: £15 per hour
- Overtime: Available
- Bonuses & Incentives: Vehicle workshop bonus
- OTE Pay per Year: £43,000
Shifts: 6 on / 3 off, rotating on a 4-week roster:
- Week 1: 06:0018:00
- Week 2: 08:0020:00
- Week 3: 10:0022:00
- Week 4: 18:0006:00
Average Hours per Week: 55-60 hours
Note: the shifts are 12-hours per day so candidates must be prepared to work these.
Will include weekend and Bank Holiday working as part of the roster.
Skills & Experience: All candidates must have the following:
Driving Requirements:
- Minimum 7.5T (LGV C1)
- Maximum 6 points for minor endorsements, no DD, DR, IN, CD
- Hold current Drivers Qualification Card (DCPC) & Tacho Card
Personal Attributes:
- Previous 7.5T driving experience
- Reliable, flexible, and customer-focused
- Able to work on own initiative and in all weathers
- Professional and safe driving record
Vetting: Checks will include:
- Identity and Right to Work
- DBS Criminal Records
- Referencing for 2-years
Note: If you have any unspent criminal convictions or cautions in the UK or abroad, you MUST declare them at the time of applying. All information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence and may determine if we can submit you for the position.
Why This Role?
- Combine driving with helping people in genuine need.
- No multi-drops, no loading bay waits every day is different.
- Paid training, great company reputation.
- Potential for a Long-term career
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 18 Oct 2026
- Location: chessington
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Licence: 7.5 Tonne / Van
- Category: General
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