HGV Driver / Yard Operative

Dennis Eagle UK; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced pension & life assurance

Enhanced family leave policies

Health and wellbeing support

Employee assistance & Care Concierge

Career development opportunities

Cycle to Work

My Benefits platform

Mortgage advice

Job summary

Dennis Eagle UK is seeking an HGV Driver / Yard Operative (PDI) in Warwick. You will transport vehicles between sites, move units around the yard, inspect vehicles and complete paperwork, and work with production teams to keep operations running smoothly.

Applicants should hold a HGV Class 2 licence with prior driving experience and demonstrate strong organisational skills and composure under pressure. The role offers a range of benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 licence is required.
• Experience driving HGVs is essential.
• Good organisational skills and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Flexible and hardworking candidate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive and deliver HGVs to local storage depots.
• Shunt vehicles around the yard and factory.
• Inspect vehicles and complete paperwork.
• Keep vehicles clean and road-ready.
• Work closely with production teams.

Skills

HGV Class 2 licence

Previous HGV driving experience

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

Flexibility

Strong work ethic

Job description

Role: HGV Driver / Yard Operative (PDI)

Location: Warwick, CV34 6TE

Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Thursday 06:30 - 15:30 and Friday 06:00 to 11:00

Salary: Up to £16.66 ph DOE

We’re on the lookout for a reliable and proactive HGV Driver / Yard Operative. You’ll be responsible for transporting vehicles between sites, supporting internal vehicle movements, and ensuring everything runs smoothly across the yard.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Drive and deliver HGVs to local storage depots
• Shunt vehicles around the yard and factory
• Inspect vehicles and complete paperwork
• Keep vehicles clean and road-ready
• Work closely with production teams

What You’ll Need

• HGV Class 2 licence
• Previous HGV driving experience
• Good organisational skills and a calm approach under pressure
• Flexibility and a strong work ethic

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value potential and are committed to supporting your development.

We recognise the importance of flexibility and offer a range of flexible and hybrid working arrangements where the nature of the role and business needs allow. If you’d like to understand what options may be available for this position, please contact our Recruitment team.

At Dennis Eagle, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to succeed. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we’ll be happy to support you.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Enhanced pension and life assurance: We contribute 5% of your salary into our pension scheme and provide life assurance cover of five times your basic salary.
• Enhanced family leave policies: Support for life's important moments through our family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption and other family leave provisions.
• Health and wellbeing support: Company-funded Health Shield Medical Cash Plan, GP Anytime service, Occupational Health support and health surveillance.
• Employee support services: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Care Concierge service, providing practical, emotional, financial and wellbeing support when you need it.
• Career development opportunities: From role-specific training and apprenticeships to leadership and management development programmes, we're committed to helping our people learn and grow.
• Cycle to Work scheme: Save on commuting costs while supporting a healthier lifestyle.
• My Benefits platform: Access discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, health and wellbeing services, and more.
• Free independent mortgage advice: Expert guidance to help you make informed financial decisions.

Please don't delay your application, this role could be filled at any time for the right candidate.

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