National Recovery Alliance

Growing congestion on the motorway network, and the need to better manage the recovery of vehicles causing any form of stoppage on the network, has seen eight of Auckland's long standing recovery and transport specialists form the National Recovery Alliance.

The members include: Warkworth & Whangaparaoa Towing, North Harbour Heavy Salvage & Towing Ltd, Alfa Westcity Towing & Storage Ltd, Avon Towing & Salvage Ltd, A1 Onehunga Towing Services Ltd, Southern Districts Towing Ltd, Auckland Waikato Cranes and Brian Roberts Towing (1998) Ltd.

By co-operating, these providers are offering a unified recovery solution to the growing traffic issues which plague Auckland. The group focuses solely on the prompt recovery and transport of distressed vehicles, ensuring motorists can rely on their support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, if the worst should occur. Everything, from heavy vehicles to motorcycles, travelling in the greater Auckland district (Warkworth to Pukekohe) can be quickly removed, keeping the motorway network flowing.

Each of the members is strategically located and, between them, they offer an extensive range of vehicle recovery and transport services. This is backed up by some of the most experienced, professional personnel in the industry.

Once removed, vehicles can be delivered to secure storage facilities with security services, complete with surveillance cameras, so owners can rest assured their property is secure and is being well looked after.

Additionally, the member companies have the capabilities and experience to assist with transport and associated services. Anything from a jump start to relocating plant and machinery can be arranged. The group has over 100 vehicles of all sizes and types at their disposal.

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We are on the hunt today for a new driver

 Ideally you will have at the minimum a class 2 licence and  4 or 5  is preferred along with WTR (Wheels tracks and Rollers) and can pass a police clearance.  A V endorsement is not necessary as we can help obtain one later.

• Want to join our friendly and professional team?
• We are now recruiting for a new team player for our team.
• You must be motivated, physically fit & can think outside the square.
• Our class 2 drivers will be required move vehicles and machinery from our yard in Takanini across the Auckland area.
• A V endorsement is preferred however not necessary.

We advertise on Trade Me and in the NZ Herald.

If we are actively recruiting or not, please call to register your interest in the roles below by calling 09 268 5555.

• Light Vehicle Recovery - Class 2 Full License + V Endorsement.
• Heavy Vehicle Recovery - Class 5 Full License + V Endorsement, Minimum 3 years experience driving Trucks with 18-speed Road Ranger gearbox.
• Dispatch and Administration Roles - Strong communication, ability to manage a changing workload, and work under pressure at times, plus good Auckland + NZ geographical knowledge.

If you can think outside the square where no two jobs the same, always working with Health and Safety in mind, a modern Fleet of Recovery Vehicles, and all the tools for the job - you are armed for a challenging day, every day.

Although knowledge of the industry is preferred, candidates who have the relevant licences and driving experience are also considered.

A wiling attitude to on-the-job learning with a buddy system is essential.

We are a 24/7 service provider with a wide variety of customers - shifts are rostered, and flexibility is required at times.

Above all, we are a caring, customer focused team, who strive to provide consistently good service.

We Have An Excellent Health And Safety Management Plan

Our annual health and safety plan is based on SMART objectives, meaning they are: specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound.

Management works with employees through the health and safety committee to set the companys health and safety objectives, which are then listed in our annual health and safety plan. 

The health and safety committee allocates responsibilities to ensure these objectives are met.

Each year, management and employees review the outcomes to ensure the objectives have been achieved. If not, management and employees take corrective action to ensure the objectives will be met. 

We look forward to hearing from you.

The Takanini facility is our Head Office, and comprises over 8000 square metres of undercover and outside storage. Our Police Operations is based here.

Our vehicles have boom winches capable of recovering vehicles in different situations - from roadside accidents, to off-road and down embankments.

Recruitment of qualified and committed staff is equally important to our reliability and expertise. All our Police checked operators are uniformed, carry identity badges, and are fully trained, with continuous training audits carried out to ensure all operators are up to date; this allows you to receive the best possible service.

If it is not a simple fix-up at the roadside, we will take you and your vehicle to a garage for the repair, or home for you to sort the problem from there.

Southern Districts Towing boasts a range of different Heavy Recovery Vehicles, specifically equipped to carry out various recoveries. With a fleet of 6 vehicles and extensive experience in the industry, we have the capability to handle any rescue and recovery situation involving any type of vehicle.

Our expertise, diversity of equipment, experienced staff, and proven track records with existing customers makes us an invaluable partner to the Vehicle Recovery market.

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Southern Districts Towing is Auckland's reliable, efficient, vehicle towing team. Once you call, we immediately dispatch a driver to collect you and your vehicle, and take you wherever you need to go. We have a range of vehicles available, so we can handle a large number of vehicle types and sizes. Our large fleet also means that we always have someone on hand to help, no matter where you are or how late the hour.

Call Southern Districts Towing on 09 268 5555 or 0800 008 111 for immediate assistance.