Recovery & Removal Jobs in Bristol \- Earn \£800-\£1,500/Week
TowManVan is recruiting self-employed recovery drivers, man-and-van operators and removals drivers across Bristol and Avon. The M5, M4 and M32 corridors create constant demand for recovery work. No joining fee, weekly pay every Friday, fully flexible hours. Your vehicle, your schedule, our job flow.
Bristol needs more drivers. The M5, M4 and M32 produce hundreds of breakdown call-outs every week, and the city's growing population drives consistent demand for man-and-van and removals services.
Self-employed. Your vehicle. Your hours. Paid every Friday.
Why Bristol Drivers Choose TowManVan
No Subscription
Zero joining fee. Commission per completed job only. You never pay us unless you are earning.
Weekly Pay
Every Friday by bank transfer. No invoicing, no chasing, no delays.
Flexible Hours
Online when you want. Offline when you do not. No shift patterns, no minimums.
Your Vehicle
Your truck, flatbed or van. No branding. No rental. Your gear, our job flow.
What You'll Earn in Bristol
Bristol's road network and population create consistent demand across recovery, van and removals work.
Recovery & Towing
Most TowManVan recovery operators in Bristol complete 3-5 jobs per day. At \£60+ per job, that's \£900-\£1,500 per week working Monday to Friday.
The M5, M4 and M32 corridors keep recovery drivers busy throughout the week. Less dead mileage between jobs means more completions per shift and higher daily earnings. Weekend and overnight work adds extra on top for drivers who want it.
\£900 - \£1,500/week
Man and Van
Man-and-van operators typically work 6-8 billable hours per day at \£40/hr through the app. That's \£1,200-\£1,600 per week.
Bristol has two universities. The Clifton-Redland-Cotham corridor is the main student zone. Stokes Croft and the Harbourside attract young professionals. Bristol's rental market is one of the most active outside London.
\£1,200 - \£1,600/week
Removals
Full-day removals bookings pay \£40/hr with most jobs running 4-8 hours. Two bookings per day = \£320-\£640/day.
Family removals peak in Bishopston, Henleaze, Westbury-on-Trym and Long Ashton. South Bristol regeneration produces move-in demand.
\£320 - \£640/day
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Jobs Available in Bristol
Bristol generates over 210 recovery call-outs per week. The M5 south toward Exeter and north toward Birmingham is the primary corridor. The M4 east toward London via the Severn Bridge produces cross-border recovery work. The M32 spur is a regular breakdown hotspot.
Bristol has two universities. The Clifton-Redland-Cotham corridor is the main student zone. Stokes Croft and the Harbourside attract young professionals. Bristol's rental market is one of the most active outside London.
Ashton Gate matchdays create localised demand. Bank Holiday traffic on the M5 southbound toward Devon and Cornwall backs up for miles, creating breakdown and overheating incidents.
Family removals peak in Bishopston, Henleaze, Westbury-on-Trym and Long Ashton. South Bristol regeneration produces move-in demand.
Nearby Areas Also Covered
Bristol-based drivers also pick up jobs from surrounding areas. Set your radius in the app.
Requirements
Recovery & Towing
- Full UK driving licence (Cat B min, C1 for larger trucks)
- Recovery vehicle - spec lift, flatbed or wheel-lift
- Public liability insurance (min £1m)
- Valid MOT, road tax and motor trade insurance
- DBS check (arranged free)
- Age 21+
Man and Van
- Full UK driving licence
- Van - any size
- Goods-in-transit insurance
- Valid MOT and road tax
- Public liability (recommended)
- Age 21+
Removals
- Full UK driving licence (C1 for 7.5t)
- Luton van (tail lift preferred)
- Goods-in-transit insurance (min £10k)
- Public liability insurance (min £1m)
- DBS check (arranged)
- Age 21+
How to Get Started
Apply Online
5-minute form. Name, contact, vehicle, service type.
Upload Documents
Licence, insurance, MOT. Snap and upload through the app.
Verification
Documents and DBS checked in 1-2 working days.
Go Live
Set your area, go online, jobs come through. First pay on Friday.
Frequently Asked Questions
Start Earning This Week
Bristol drivers are earning \£800-\£1,500/week with TowManVan. Apply in 5 minutes, verified in 1-2 days, start accepting jobs.
Apply Now \- It's FreeLast updated April 2026.
Tom Hargreaves - Head of Recovery Standards
Tom spent 12 years patrolling UK motorways with the AA before joining TowManVan. He signs off every recovery price, coverage area and response-time claim on this page. Questions? Email tom@towmanvan.co.uk. All figures reviewed August 2026.
Last updated August 2026. Prices verified August 2026 by Tom Hargreaves.