Hough Green Garage
Breakdown & Recovery Co-ordinator
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Location: Widnes
Salary: From £14.00 per hour (dependent on shift & experience)
Shift Pattern: 4 days on, 2 days off – 12-hour shifts (day & night shifts available)
Alternative shift patterns may be considered and discussed at interview.
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
About Us
Hough Green Garage is a leading provider of 24-hour Breakdown & Recovery Services, proudly operating for over 40 years. We support Local Authorities, Blue Light Emergency Services, major Motoring Organisations, and private companies nationwide. Due to continued growth and new contract awards, we are expanding our Control Centre team in Widnes.
The Role
We are seeking dedicated Breakdown & Recovery Co-ordinators to join our fast-paced 24 hour Control Centre. This role requires calm, confident decision-making, especially when dealing with time-critical and emergency situations. You will be managing inbound and outbound calls, deploying recovery operators, and ensuring jobs are completed efficiently and professionally.
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You will interact daily with members of the public, emergency services, motoring organisations, and roadside teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and deploy recovery resources efficiently across all active jobs
- Monitor job progress through to completion
- Manage driver workloads and map nearest available resources
- Answer and manage high-volume inbound and outbound calls
- Liaise with administrative staff and recovery teams
- Raise workload issues or operational concerns with management
- Provide training and support to colleagues as required
- Handle customer enquiries professionally in person and by phone
- Ensure accurate documentation and compliant handling of personal data (GDPR)
- Conduct property searches with integrity and confidentiality
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What We’re Looking For
- Strong communication skills (written & verbal)
- Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in urgent situations
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexible, proactive, and positive attitude
- Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism
- Target-driven and comfortable working to deadlines
- Understanding of health and safety requirements
Additional Information
Police Vetting is required for this role. Failure to achieve and maintain clearance may result in withdrawal of offer or termination of employment.
Alternative shift patterns may be considered and discussed at interview.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Hough Green Garage, please do not hesitate to apply.
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