We are recruiting a Recovery Driver (Category C/Class 2) to join the Donnelly Group Fleet Division.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and customer - focused driver to become part of a professional fleet team, providing vehicle transport and recovery services across Northern Ireland, with occasional travel to the Republic of Ireland and mainland UK.
About The Role
About the Role
As a Recovery Driver, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the Fleet Division.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Operating a HGV Class 2 (C) licence (16 Tonne) recovery vehicle safely and efficiently.
- Moving vehicles between Donnelly Group locations.
- Collecting and delivering customer vehicles in a professional and timely manner.
- Providing roadside breakdown assistance and vehicle recovery services.
- Supporting fleet contracts through scheduled vehicle movements and transport work.
- Completing daily vehicle checks and maintaining accurate paperwork.
- Ensuring compliance with all road traffic legislation and health and safety procedures.
- Delivering exceptional customer service while representing the Donnelly Group professionally at all times.
Occasional travel within the Republic of Ireland and mainland UK may be required.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Minimum of 3 years' recent experience driving a recovery vehicle.
- Full Category C (Class 2) driving licence.
- Valid Driver CPC qualification.
- Excellent driving skills with a strong commitment to road safety.
- Professional, courteous and customer-focused approach.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic mechanical knowledge of vehicles.
- Ability to undertake manual handling and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
- Good administration and basic IT skills.
- Right to work in the UK.
What We Offer
- Monday to Friday working pattern.
• No weekend work.
• 40-hour working week.
• 30 days annual leave
• Pension provision
• Life insurance cover
• Healthcare benefits: Kingsbridge Hospital Diamond Club membership, Healthshield cashback & perks, access to discounted private healthcare scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Job security, work-life balance, and clear career progression opportunities
Additional Information
This role is subject to satisfactory health and security clearance checks.
Please note that this job description is intended as a guide and does not detail every duty or responsibility associated with the role. It may be amended or reviewed periodically to meet the needs of the business.
The Company reserves the right to enhance the shortlisting criteria where necessary to facilitate the recruitment process.
Donnelly Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Required Criteria
- 3 years + recent experience driving a recovery lorry.
- Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC Card)
- Ability to drive vehicles up to a minimum class C on their licence.
- Manual handling and ability to work in a demanding physical work in a variety of weather conditions.
- Basic mechanical knowledge of vehicles.
- Right to work in the UK.
Skills Needed
Customer Service, Adaptability to Change, Lorry Driving, Van Driving, Mechanical Vehicular Repairs, Time Management
About The Company
The Donnelly Group has been synonymous with the motor industry in Northern Ireland since 1947 when Peter Donnelly started a vehicle repair and taxi business in Caledon on the border of Co Tyrone and Armagh.
Since then the Donnelly Group has become the largest family-owned automotive company in Northern Ireland.
We offer competitive salaries, industry-leading work-life balance, generous holiday allowance, continuous training and development, wide-ranging benefits, and an opportunity to give volunteering time back to the communities within which we serve through the Donnelly Group Foundation.
Company Culture
Our teams across all our branches get involved with fundraising for our nominated charity partner, through football tournaments, Donnelly Group bake-off events, dragon boat racing, abseiling, cycling events as well as having a ‘Foundation Day’; a paid day off, to get involved with community projects. We like to feel that we work hard and play hard.
Company Benefits
Vacation, Paid time off, Performance bonuses, Paid sick days, Retirement plan and/or pension, Office perks, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, Free parking, Cycle to work, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Family and friends rates, Long service recognition, Employee Assistance Scheme, Perks Card, Wellbeing Scheme, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Access to Health & Wellbeing app, Long service awards, Service recognition increases to annual leave, Company employee App
Salary
Not disclosed
£16.29 per hour
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