HGV2 Recovery Driver - Weekend Nights

HGV2 Recovery Driver - Weekend Nights


Company
F1 Personnel Ltd
Location
Sheffield
Posted
4 days ago
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
£19ph – £1000 End of Contract Bonus - Paid Training – No Multi-Drop

Temporary Summer Contracts | 27th July - 27th September 2026

Locations: Carlisle, Gloucester & Sheffield

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)
• £19.00 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

Weekend Nights. Includes:
• Thursday - Sunday
• 21:00-06:00

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.

Apply Now

If you’re looking for an HGV driving role with variety, excellent training and the chance to help people every day, apply now for the 2026 summer intake

Job Type: Temporary

Contract length: 10 weeks

Pay: £19.00 per hour

Experience:
• HGV Driving: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
• DCPC (required)
• Digi-Tacho Card (required)
• HGV / LGVC Licence or above (required)

Work Location: In person

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