Night Vehicle Recovery Driver

  • Highfield Garage and Recovery Ltd
  • Exeter, Devon
  • Oct 03, 2025
Full time Transportation Automotive

Job Description

Highfield Garage and Recovery Ltd are seeking to employ a motivated individual for the position of Night Recovery Driver at either of our Spreyton or Exeter depot's.

The Role.

The position is for a Night Recovery Driver which is a customer facing role and one which is vital in promoting our company's professional reputation. Candidates will be required to be confident, calm and presentable in their dealings with our customers.

You will be responsible for the safe recovery and transportation of vehicles and any customers travelling with it, to the authorised destination.

The Candidate.

The candidate will hold an HGV Class 1 (C+E) driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points and a current CPC card.

Previous experience of vehicle recovery while advantageous is not required as full training will be provided as will on going continued development.

The candidate will be required for a twelve hour shift 19:00 - 07:00 on a five-day basis Thursday - Monday inclusive.

In return we pay our driver for all twelve hours worked with no deduction for breaks taken.

Included in the salary, the candidate will receive £10:00 per shift night time allowance and a £10:00 tax free meal allowance per shift.

Please submit your CV detailing your employment experience and personal values for review.

All candidates will if successful with their application, be subject to comprehensive vetting by Devon and Cornwall Police and successful completion will be a requirement of any employment offer.

Salary. £45,760.00

Applicants who have not received contact from us within three weeks you should consider that you have not been selected for an interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £45,760.00 per year

Benefits:
Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking

Experience:
Driving: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: On the road