Group Floating Recovery Driver

Our clients, a very successful group of bodyshops are looking to appoint a Group Floating Recovery Driver to cover their network of seven bodyshops across Yorkshire.

The preferred candidate would hold CPC accreditation and Tacho card.

Objectives

To liaise between the Reception and Bodyshop Manager at designated site

Duties:

– Complying with Company standards (PAS 125) & Health & Safety regulations (Re: Induction /training)
– Collection of vehicles (either recovery or driven) from bodyshops / customers/ holding areas
– Reception of Customer Vehicles

– – a) Vehicle Condition Report upon collection / arrival (signed by dealership / customer) – – b) Key Tags, Seat Covers, Floor Mats

– Courtesy Cars

– – a) Customer hand over sheets / Dealership hand over slips (must be signed) – – b) Checking for damage upon collection / return to the workshop – – c) Oil / Water general maintenance checks (recorded on check sheets)

– Valeting (on request)

– – a) Customer Vehicles inside & out before collection / delivery – prioritising the workload – – b) Courtesy cars upon return from customer use

– Quality

– – a) Ensure each repaired vehicle has undergone final checks before delivery – – b) Ensure all paperwork is completed and then passed through to Reception – – c) Any defects or, indeed, delays to Work In Progress must be reported immediately to the Office Administrator &/or Team Leader – – d) All equipment should be maintained & checked before use. Defects to be reported to the Team Leader immediately.

– To prioritise own work load, checking W.I.P. due out dates, liasing with Supervisor.
– Good house keeping should be maintained throughout the workshop and own working area, essentially the Valet bay.
– To maintain and log actions for any nominated equipment (as instructed).
– At all times to protect and treat with care and respect all Customer & Company property.
– Generally assisting around the workshop in quiet periods. Whenever necessary you may be requested to perform other duties outside of the above role, within reason. You will not be expected to carry out any duties for which you are not qualified / trained to do.

Job Requirements:

– A full driving British Driving Licence is required for this position, preferably with no endorsements.
– Knowledge of the local area is beneficial, though not essential, equally so- a knowledge of the motor industry.
– You will be presentable and trustworthy, a confident driver and have decent communication and interpersonal skills.
– You will maintain Tachograph / Driving Records.
– The position requires a conscientious nature. Working within a busy workforce, you will work competently within a team and also alone, taking the initiative, to organise and prioritise own workload.

In return, our clients offer a superb working environment, an excellent package with benefits and potential to grow with their company.

For more information, please call Susan Valentine.