HGV Driver

EMS Healthcare Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bank holidays + 25 days leave

Buy & Sell Holidays

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Occasion Day

Company Medical Cash Back Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

EMS Healthcare Ltd. is seeking reliable HGV drivers to deliver, set up and support mobile medical units across the UK. The role combines driving with hands-on unit preparation and on-site support, ensuring each unit is ready for clinical teams to work safely.

You will perform site surveys, pack down at end of deployment, and conduct basic vehicle checks while staying compliant with Drivers' Hours and WTD. This is a hands-on, field-based role requiring flexibility and independence.

Qualifications

• UK Class 1 driving licence required.
• Safe, professional driver with a good attitude.
• Comfortable working away from home.

Responsibilities

• Drive rigid vehicles, Side Loader and Class 1 HGVs to sites across the UK.
• Position and set up mobile medical units.
• Support on-site operations and pack down at deployment end.

Skills

Safety conscious

Customer focussed

Time management

Problem solving

Travel UK

Team working

Job description

We're looking for reliable HGV drivers to deliver, set up and support mobile medical units across the UK.

This is a hands‑on role combining driving, Unit setup, and on‑site support. You'll be trusted to represent the company and make sure each unit is ready for clinical teams to work safely.

Driving is only a small part of this role. The main focus is supporting the build, setup, and preparation of mobile medical units, so this is best suited to someone who enjoys practical, hands‑on work outside the cab.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Driving rigid vehicles, Side Loader and Class 1 HGVs to sites across the UK
• Positioning and setting up mobile medical units
• Supporting on‑site operations and packing down at the end of deployment
• Carrying out basic vehicle checks and minor maintenance
• Keeping vehicles clean, tidy, and road‑ready
• Completing driver paperwork and staying compliant with Drivers' Hours & WTD
• Site surveys for potential unit builds
• Some work will be yard‑based preparing units between deployments

Working Pattern

• 5 days out of 7
• Occasional evenings and weekends
• Regular nights away from home (overnight allowance paid)

Requirements

• UK Class 1 driving licence
• Safe, professional driver with a good attitude
• Comfortable working away from home
• Customer-focused and able to work on your own or as part of a team
• Happy with hands‑on work outside the cab
• Ensure on site risk assessments, site surveys are conducted and all records are submitted promptly and accurately

Desirable (Not Essential)

• HGV driving experience
• Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge

Experience - Preferable

• Physical Fitness: Some of your daily roles may require physical stamina, such as the ability to lift and carry heavy items. Candidates should be capable of meeting the physical demands of the job
• Vehicle Maintenance Skills: Basic understanding of vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting can be valuable
• Safety Record: A demonstrated commitment to safe driving practices is crucial
• Driving Experience

Key Skills

• Safety Consciousness
• Able to travel throughout the UK
• Customer focussed
• Effective time management
• Problem-Solving Abilities

Other Requirements

• Working overseas includes short term trips of a maximum of 31 days at a time, but can be extended depending on the business needs

Benefits

• Bank holidays, plus 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 after 5 years
• Buy & Sell Holidays
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 1 Occasion Day each year; this could be your child's first day of school, their nativity play, or your own birthday - the choice is yours!
• Company Medical Cash Back Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Well being support from our qualified Mental Health First Aiders, as well as via our health scheme

Salary

• £36,000 - £42,000 depending on experience