is a family owned business committed to the provision of a reliable, personal, and friendly service. Our Managing Director, Nick Curtin joined the business at 16 as an apprentice HGV mechanic. As Nick progressed his apprenticeship he soon became involved in vehicle breakdown and recovery operations, gaining the experience and qualifications required. Nick quickly progressing to Workshop Foreman and onto General Manager, before acquiring the business.
Under Nick's ownership the business has rapidly expanded, increasing the number of employees, vehicles and the area in which
were instrumental in the implementation of the industry quality standard PAS 43, having been the first company to be accredited to the standard. In addition we are accredited to ISO 9001 ensuring we offer the highest standard of quality in all aspects of the business and NHSSD 17/17B allowing
Leading Vehicle and Specialist Recovery Company with "O" Licence Capability
is to ensure that the highest quality standards are always obtained in view of providing our customers with the best service possible. We achieve this by our total commitment to quality in all aspects of our business.
As a leading Vehicle Recovery Operator (VRO) all of our commercial vehicle recovery staff are trained to VR1, VR2 & VR3 alongside other specialist modules which provide them with the skills and expertise relevant for the work that they carry out.
Our focus on quality is acheived through continuous improvement and the standards of excellence we acheive are backed by independent bodies and external assessments. This ensures we continue to provide a quality of service which our customers will be happy with.
to quality is backed by our support of the following accreditations and associations that we as a company are committed to. These standards are externally assessed on an ongoing basis, by an independent body, to ensure that we continue to provide highest level of quality service.
We are proud to say that
and were the first company in the UK to be accredited to this standard.
. This is a long established internationally recognised standard which is used by both customers and business as a method of measuring and controlling quality.
The standard provides a framework to manage our business and to ensure a philosophy of continual improvement across all aspects of the business.
provides dedicated campaigning, advice, information and business services specially tailored for the haulage industry. They also use their buying power to negotiate exclusive savings on a range of key haulage services, saving its members time and money.
) is a qualification for professional bus, coach and lorry drivers. It has been introduced across Europe with the professed aim of improving road safety and helping to maintain high standards of driving.
We are dedicated to providing the highest level of staff training and expertise and we continually invest in our workforce. The branded
is an established professional vehicle breakdown and recovery operator specialising in vehicle rescue and recovery, storage and repair. As a family owned and operated business, we are committed to offering the highest level of service and professionalism.
Our fully equipped service vehicles and highly skilled experienced team provide rapid roadside recovery, diagnosis and repair.
provide services for all types of vehicles from heavy duty plant equipment and commercial trucks and passenger vehicles through to vans, cars, mobile homes and motorcycles.
Professionalism lies at the very core of our vehicle breakdown and specialist recovery business. We aim to provide a first class service. All staff have a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check prior to employment and are police vetted.
Gallows Wood Service Station Limited trading as Gallows Wood Recovery.
