HGV Driver / Support Operative

Motus Commercials; Penrith; On-site; GBP 32,487 - 43,953; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday rising to 25

Discounted medical insurance

Employee discounts

Progression opportunities

Onsite Mental Health First Aiders

Vehicle purchase discounts

Refer a Technician Scheme - £2000

Sales Lead Reward - £500

Job summary

Motus Commercials in Penrith is seeking an HGV Driver / Support Operative to join our workshop and yard operations. The role involves loading and unloading with a forklift, delivering vehicles, and presenting them for MOT testing, while maintaining a clean and safe environment.

Your duties include assisting technicians, handling vehicle movement across the yard, and ensuring health and safety standards are followed.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 1 licence required.
• Forklift licence is an advantage (training can be provided).
• Experience in a workshop or automotive environment preferred.
• Strong attention to Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Loading/unloading test weights using a Forklift/Pallet truck for break testing, training provided.
• Present vehicles for MOT testing.
• Collection and delivery of customers' vehicles.
• Keep the workshop/yard clean, tidy and safe at all times.
• Maintain organized truck parking in the yard.
• Steam clean vehicles for MOT testing.
• Banksman duties, training provided.
• Minor site repairs where possible.
• Assist Technicians as required.

Skills

HGV Class 1 Licence

Strong communication

Knowledge of local area

Health & Safety focus

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

# HGV Driver / Support Operative## Job Introduction**Driver & Support Operative** Wanted at Motus Commercials, the **largest DAF Trucks Dealer Group** in Europe and Largest independent commercial vehicle dealer group in the UKHere at Motus Commercials we’re **proud** to employ great colleagues who are passionate about their roles. When looking for the right role, we recognise everyone has different needs, considerations and aspirations. So no matter who you are, what you need or where you’re going, Motus Commercials want to be a part of **your** future.**Location:**Penrith**Hours:** Monday to Friday 8.00am - 17.00pm Alternate Saturdays 8.00am - 12.00pm - Job share available**Salary:**£38,220 What’s in it for you:* 23 days holiday rising to 25* Discounted medical insurance* Employee discounts* Progression opportunities* Onsite Mental Health First Aiders* Vehicle purchase discounts* **Refer a Technician Scheme**- recommend someone we hire and receive**£2000*** **Sales Lead Reward** - receive **£500** for every successful sales lead you introducePlus many more extensive company benefits! What are we looking for:* HGV Class 1 Licence* Brilliant levels of communication written and verbal* Knowledge of local area* Forklift licence an advantage (training can be provided)* Experience in a workshop or automotive environment preferred* Strong attention to Health & Safety What will you be doing:* Loading/unloading test weights using a Forklift/Pallet truck for break testing - training available* Presenting vehicles for MOT testing* Collection and delivery of customers vehicles* Keeping the workshop/Yard clean, tidy and safe at all times* Maintaining organised truck parking in the yard* Steam Clean vehicles for MOT testing* Banksman duties - training available* Minor site repairs where possible* Assisting Technicians where requiredSo if you’re looking to work for a company who believes it’s **colleagues truly are its most important asset**, who promotes a fully inclusive talent dominated workplace then apply today via our careers page or **text SOL to 07700 169900**.Apply+−Leaflet | OpenStreetMap contributors### HGV Driver / Support Operative* **Salary** £38220 - £38220* Annual* **Job Reference** ukmotus/TP/211/2305* **Contract Type** Full Time* **Closing Date** No Expiry Date* **Job Category** Service* **Business Unit** MC SLR Penrith* **Location** Penrith, United Kingdom* 14 July, 2026Apply