HGV Fleet & Yard Operator: Shunt, Prep & Safety

EMS Healthcare; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Bank holidays

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Occasion Day

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Scheme

Tech Scheme

Mental Health Support

Job summary

EMS Healthcare is seeking a reliable, hands-on HGV Shunter / Fleet & Yard Operative to support the day-to-day operation of our specialist transport fleet based in Saltney, near Chester. You will work closely with the Transport Manager to ensure our trucks, trailers and vans are safe, compliant and ready for deployment across the UK.

This role covers shunting, vehicle preparation, fleet maintenance support and general yard duties, with Monday to Friday hours and occasional overnight stays.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence.
• Valid Driver CPC.
• Experience driving and manoeuvring HGVs and trailers.
• Experience with commercial vehicles.
• Strong understanding of vehicle safety checks and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Shunt HGVs and trailers between yards and storage facilities.
• Take and collect vehicles from garages for servicing, testing and repairs.
• Transport trucks and trailers for brake testing and inspections.
• Clean, prepare and maintain trucks, trailers and vans for daily operations.
• Ensure vehicles are loaded with the correct daily materials and equipment.
• Build and collapse specialist medical trailers.
• Carry out vehicle checks, including tyre pressures, fluid levels and general condition inspections.
• Undertake minor vehicle and trailer repairs where competent to do so.
• Identify and report defects, damage and maintenance requirements.
• Liaise with third‑party garages regarding servicing schedules, repairs and bookings.
• Support general fleet, yard and vehicle preparation activities.
• Maintain a safe, organised and professional working environment.

Skills

HGV driving

Vehicle safety checks

Health & safety

Organised

Team communication

Mechanical understanding

Independence

Punctuality

Physically capable

Job description

EMS Healthcare is seeking a reliable, hands-on HGV Shunter / Fleet & Yard Operative to support the day-to-day operation of our specialist transport fleet based in Saltney, near Chester. You will work closely with the Transport Manager to ensure our trucks, trailers and vans are safe, compliant and ready for deployment across the UK.

This role covers shunting, vehicle preparation, fleet maintenance support and general yard duties, with Monday to Friday hours and occasional overnight stays.