Ashley Wilson
Alvaston,Derby
Summary
Reliable and hardworking individual with strong focus on customer service and safety. Possesses excellent driving skills and solid understanding of vehicle maintenance, demonstrating practical problem-solving abilities. Committed to ensuring prompt and secure recovery services, aiming to excel in any professional driving career.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Recovery Drivery
Richfords Recovery
Derby , Derbyshire
2025.06 - Current
- Promoted company reputation through exceptional customer service during distressing times.
- Provided clear communication for smooth liaising between roadside services and customers.
- Maintained professional demeanour during stressful recovery situations, instilling confidence in clients.
- Managed diverse work schedule, ensuring availability for urgent emergency calls.
- Ensured safety by conducting thorough vehicle checks before each recovery operation.
- Demonstrated high level of adaptability by managing various types of vehicle recoveries.
- Demonstrated skills using specialist machinery, for 2-5 jobs per day.
Driver and General Labourer
B&M Babbage
2024.09 - 2025.06
Recovery Driver
Richfords Recovery
2024.02 - 2024.09
- Aided in efficient operations with regular maintenance checks on recovery equipment.
- Recorded accurate details about damaged vehicles; a crucial step towards processing insurance claims.
- Ensured safety by conducting thorough vehicle checks before each recovery operation.
- Assisted in swift vehicle recoveries to minimise disruption to traffic flow.
- Demonstrated high level of adaptability by managing various types of vehicle recoveries.
Recovery Driver
Burrows Recovery Derby
2020.01 - 2024.02
- Assisted in swift vehicle recoveries to minimise disruption to traffic flow.
- Recorded accurate details about damaged vehicles; a crucial step towards processing insurance claims.
- Provided clear communication for smooth liaising between roadside services and customers.
Recovery Driver
Ravenscroft Recovery
2016.01 - 2019.01
- Left due to Covid Pandemic
- Showcased problem-solving skills when faced with difficult recovery scenarios.
- Prioritised customer comfort whilst waiting for their vehicles to be recovered.
- Ensured safety by conducting thorough vehicle checks before each recovery operation.
Landscape Gardener
H & S Landscaping
Aldershot
2013.04 - 2014.11
- Made redundant due to company cutbacks
- Prepared flower beds prior to planting, ensuring optimal conditions for plant growth.
- Enhanced garden aesthetics by planting, pruning and cultivating a variety of plants.
- Performed weeding tasks frequently, resulting in cleaner looking gardens.
Scaffolder
Derwent Scaffolding
Derby
2011.03 - 2013.01
- Company closed down
Car Valeter
Spondon Car Valeting
Derby
2010.11 - 2011.02
- Left to join scaffolding company
Education
Noel Baker School
DerbySkills
- Driving proficiency
- Breakdown assistance expertise
- Awareness of surroundings
- Knowledge of recovery procedures
- Troubleshooting expertise
- Negotiation for difficult situations
- Risk assessment awareness
- Resilience in crisis
- Towing capacity understanding
- Breakdown understanding
- Respectful interaction with clients
- Safety consciousness
- Awareness of traffic laws
- Patience under pressure
- Customer orientation
- Time optimisation
Affiliations
- Cars
- Driving
- Hands on, practical tasks
- Spending quality time with my children and family
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Recovery Drivery
Richfords Recovery
2025.06 - Current
Driver and General Labourer
B&M Babbage
2024.09 - 2025.06
Recovery Driver
Richfords Recovery
2024.02 - 2024.09
Recovery Driver
Burrows Recovery Derby
2020.01 - 2024.02
Recovery Driver
Ravenscroft Recovery
2016.01 - 2019.01
Landscape Gardener
H & S Landscaping
2013.04 - 2014.11
Scaffolder
Derwent Scaffolding
2011.03 - 2013.01
Car Valeter
Spondon Car Valeting
2010.11 - 2011.02
Noel Baker School