Apprenticeship Success

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We are delighted to congratulate Francesca on successfully completing her Level 3 HGV  Technician apprenticeship!

Her dedication, skill and commitment throughout the apprenticeship have been truly exceptional. We are proud to have her continue as a vital part of our workshop team, contributing her expertise and passion to every job.

It’s always inspiring to see young people building successful careers in the industry. At RS Recovery, we are committed to nurturing talent across all areas of our business. Francesca’s success is particularly inspiring as she thrives in a traditionally male-dominated industry showing that dedication and skill know no boundaries.

As you can see, our workshop team are super proud and we look forward to seeing her continue to grow and make an impact in the industry!

August Fleet Update

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Exciting times here at RS Recovery – our recovery truck fleet is expanding and we can’t wait to show you what’s coming! With winter just around the corner, we’re making sure we’re fully equipped to handle the toughest recovery jobs.

Two New Falkoms

Two brand-new Falkom recovery trucks have recently landed back in the UK and are now ready for air-brushing. These trucks aren’t just about looks – they’re built for performance, reliability and efficiency, making them a perfect addition to our fleet.

Meet the Essel T-Rex 🦖

Our latest addition, the Essel T-Rex, is almost ready to hit the streets. Our Workshop and Recovery manager travelled to Slovakia to personally collect this one. A few finishing touches remain but once complete, this machine will expand our capabilities even further. Its design combines heavy-duty recovery performance with precision engineering, ensuring we’re prepared for the largest and most complex recovery jobs.

8-Wheeler Recovery Truck Progress

Our 8-wheeler recovery truck is shaping up perfectly. Here’s where we are so far:

  • Equipment fully wired in – all electrics are integrated and ready.

  • Beacons & lights mounted – safety and visibility are priority #1.

  • Remote reprogramming complete – technology that keeps us connected and efficient.

  • Extra winch returns fitted – adding versatility for complex recoveries.

  • New body controls installed – seamless operation for our team.

  • MOT prep & storage underway – ensuring it’s fully roadworthy and compliant.

Next step: the paintwork! Once complete, this truck will hit the roads in November, just in time to tackle the busy winter peak.

We’re always investing in our fleet to deliver the fastest, safest and most reliable recovery service possible. These new vehicles aren’t just additions but enhancements to the way we work, allowing us to respond to more complex incidents, provide higher efficiency and maintain our reputation as a UK fleet that’s ready for anything

Versatility added to the fleet

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RS Recovery have taken delivery of a new DAF CF designed and manufactured by Falkom B.V. in the Netherlands. The vehicle returned to the U.K where it underwent final touches by their UK distributor, Rydam Universal. We opted for FAS8000+6 system, which features a bed weight capacity of 8000kg with an under-lift capacity of 6000kg, meaning it will be capable of recovering anything from a car to a HGV. The truck will add versatility to fleet and will cope with the ever changing demands of the daily operation.

 

Added safety

The truck has several features that improve its efficiency and safety when in use:

  • Innovative extendable beacon bar to warn motorists from the rear and improved lighting around the vehicle
  • Compliant for Low Emission Zones/Clean Air ones
  • Extra storage on the nearside of the vehicle, reducing the need to obtain equipment on the offside
  • Passenger capacity upgraded to 5 people with customised seating to replace the bunk bed
  • VDZ recovery system for HGV’s, which eliminates the need to work under the casualty vehicle when being loaded
  • 5 point camera system giving 360 degree viewing coverage around the vehicle

Watch this space for the livery ….

Heavy recovery addition

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The newest addition to the RS Recovery Ltd family.  Previously owned by First Point Commercials in Manchester, we snapped at the opportunity to acquire it.

Its 8×4 chassis with Globetrotter cab, 13-litre engine, I-shift transmission and was custom-designed and manufactured at the the Netherlands-based Falkom factory.  Fitted with the FAW 25.000 kit, the top boom equipment has a 25-tonne lift capacity and an underlift capacity of 10 tonnes at its full reach of 4.5 metres.  The front-steer axles are rated at nine tonnes each and the rear axles are air-suspended, double-drive, hub-reduction rated at 26 tonnes.

The 2017 Euro 6 chassis will also enable us to meet the Low Emissions Zone criteria for travelling into London and the impending zone for Birmingham City in 2020.

 

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It has been kept immaculate by the team at First Point Commercials but we’re looking forward to getting it in our colours in 2019.