Class 1 HGV Driver

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday including bank hols

Training programmes

Company pension

Private healthcare

40-hour week

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd is recruiting for a Class 1 HGV Driver / Yard Operative at our client’s depots in Gloucester and Swindon. The role includes yard duties, vehicle collection, MOT presentation and road testing after repair work.

A strong emphasis on safety and reliability is required. The position offers a starting salary around £30,000 per annum, 30 days holiday (22 days plus 8 bank holidays), full manufacturer-accredited training, a company pension, private healthcare, and a

Qualifications

• Class 1 HGV licence with minimal points.
• Willingness to travel between Gloucester and Swindon.
• Full training provided; prior vehicle handling experience is helpful but not required.
• Organised and good planning skills; reliable team player.
• Presentable with professional conduct.
• Knowledge of the South West is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating commercial vehicles to collect customer vehicles and present for MOT.
• Conducting road tests after workshop repairs and reporting findings to Workshop Manager.
• Carrying out pre- and post-trip checks; reporting issues promptly.
• Parking vehicles safely in designated areas.
• Loading/unloading goods and securing items for transit.
• Assist with workshop operations and maintain a tidy yard.

Skills

HGV Licence

Planning skills

Team player

Presentable

South West knowledge

Flexibility

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a prominent franchise-approved commercial vehicle dealer group with multiple centres across the Southwest region, for the position of Class 1 HGV Driver / Yard Operative.

The successful Class 1 HGV Driver will join their team at their Gloucester and Swindon locations.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional seeking to advance their career within the motor trade.

The Class 1 HGV Driver / Yard Operative role is integral to the smooth operation of our client’s busy depots.

• Starting salary of approximately £30,000 per annum, dependent on experience - 22 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Full manufacturer-accredited training and development programmes
• Company pension scheme
• Access to private healthcare benefits
• Opportunity to work with a leading commercial vehicle brand in a stable, reputable business - 40-hour week, Monday to Friday

Duties as a Class 1 HGV Driver / Yard Operative:

• Safely operating commercial vehicles to collect customer vehicles from various sites and present them for MOT
• Conducting road tests following workshop repairs, reporting findings to the Workshop Manager
• Carrying out pre- and post-trip vehicle checks, reporting any mechanical issues promptly
• Parking vehicles safely and in designated areas at all times
• Loading and unloading goods with care, ensuring items are secured during transit
• Assisting with workshop operations and maintaining a clean, organised yard environment
• Performing general housekeeping tasks in the yard to promote a safe working space
• Maintaining internal and external building and yard areas
• Covering other locations across the region when required, demonstrating flexibility and teamwork

Requirements:

• Class 1 HGV driving licence with minimal points
• Comfortable travelling between Gloucester and Swindon regions
• Previous experience in a collection/delivery role or working with vehicles is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided
• Organized, logistically minded, and a good team player
• Presentable with excellent planning skills
• Knowledge of the South West region is advantageous This position is ideal for a professional looking to develop their career in the commercial vehicle sector.

Our client values dedication, safety, and consistency, and offers an excellent working environment with career progression opportunities for the Class 1 HGV Driver / Yard Operative.

Contact Josh Buck, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Gloucester and Gloucestershire, today to discover more about this fantastic Class 1 HGV Driver opportunity.