Recovery Driver 3.5T job at East London Full Time

Start Your Career in Vehicle Recovery

Do you love driving and have a passion for cars?Angel Recovery Ltd is seeking reliable and enthusiastic 3.5T Drivers to join our light recovery team. You don’t need an HGV license to be a hero on the road!

If you are a confident driver who enjoys helping people and wants a job where you aren’t stuck behind a desk (or in a warehouse), this is the role for you.

Other Locations Available: RM1, E1, N4, SE

The Role

You will be operating our fleet of 3.5T recovery vehicles, responding to calls from stranded motorists, insurance companies, and commercial clients. You will be started off as self employed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recover broken-down or accident-damaged cars, motorbikes and light vans.
• Safely load and secure vehicles onto the recovery truck.
• Provide roadside assistance where possible (jump starts, wheel changes).
• Recover vehicles from the roadside to dealerships, garages, and customer homes.
• Maintain a polite and professional attitude with customers who may be stressed.
• Complete vehicle condition reports accurately.

About You

This role is perfect for someone with good driving skills and basic mechanical knowledge who wants to enter the recovery industry.

Essential Requirements:

• Full UK Driving License (Category B). Min 1 Year
• Age 22+ (Required for fleet insurance purposes).
• A friendly, “can-do” attitude and patience with customers.
• Basic mechanical knowledge (e.g., knowing how to change a wheel or jump-start a battery).

Desirable (but not essential):

• License Category B+E (Trailer towing entitlement).
• Previous experience driving large vans or flatbeds.
• Experience in the motor trade (mechanic, tire fitter, etc.).

Why Join Angel Recovery?

• Career Progression: We often support our best 3.5T drivers in obtaining their HGV Class 2 licenses.
• Great Earnings: Competitive starting hourly rate for experienced recovery professionals
• Quality Equipment: Drive modern, well-maintained recovery vehicles.
• Uniform & PPE: kit provided.
• Team Spirit: Join a supportive team that looks out for one another.
• Contract, Self Employed and Permanent available for the right candidates

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.25-£14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount

Application question(s):

• Do you have a valid UK Manual Driving Licence ?

Experience:

• Recovery : 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road