HGV Shunter

Russell Taylor Group Ltd; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 21.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Russell Taylor Group Ltd in Greater London is seeking an experienced HGV Shunter to support the day-to-day operation of our busy commercial vehicle dealership.

You will safely shunt and position HGVs and trailers around the yard, coordinate movements with the workshop team, and assist with customer vehicle collections and deliveries.

Qualifikationen

• A valid HGV Class 1 licence.
• Experience driving and manoeuvring HGVs, including reversing in confined spaces.
• No more than six penalty points and no DR10 endorsements.
• Understanding of driving regulations and safe vehicle handling.
• Safety-conscious approach with awareness of pedestrians and workshop activity.

Aufgaben

• Safely shunt and manoeuvre HGVs, trailers and other vehicles around the yard and into workshop bays.
• Position vehicles for servicing, repairs and inspections in line with workshop priorities.
• Organise vehicle parking and storage, keeping access routes clear for pedestrians and vehicles.
• Coordinate with Workshop Controller, Service Reception and Technicians to minimise delays.
• Carry out safety checks and report defects promptly.
• Record vehicle movements accurately in logs and systems.
• Ensure keys are handled securely according to site procedures.
• Collect and return customer vehicles and transport to MOT or test centres as required.
• Provide professional, helpful service to customers and colleagues.
• Keep yard and storage areas clean and organised.

Kenntnisse

HGV Class 1 licence

HGV manoeuvring

Safety awareness

Customer service

Jobbeschreibung

HGV Shunter

We are looking for an experienced HGV Shunter to support the day-to-day running of a busy commercial vehicle dealership.

The primary focus of this role is the safe movement, positioning and organisation of HGVs and trailers across the yard and workshop. You will work closely with the service team to ensure vehicles are ready when required, workshop access remains clear and available parking space is used efficiently.

The position also includes customer vehicle collections, deliveries and transfers to MOT or authorised test centres when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely shunt and manoeuvre HGVs, trailers and other commercial vehicles around the yard and into and out of workshop bays.
• Position vehicles for servicing, repairs and inspections in line with workshop priorities.
• Organise vehicle parking and storage, keeping access routes, pedestrian walkways and workshop entrances clear.
• Liaise with the Workshop Controller, Service Reception and Technicians to coordinate vehicle movements and minimise delays.
• Carry out vehicle and trailer safety checks, reporting defects, damage or concerns promptly.
• Accurately record vehicles arriving at and leaving the site, maintaining up-to-date movement records.
• Ensure vehicles are parked securely and keys are handled in accordance with site procedures.
• Collect and return customer vehicles and transport vehicles to MOT or authorised test centres as required.
• Provide a professional and helpful service when dealing with customers and colleagues.
• Keep the yard and vehicle storage areas clean, tidy and organised.
• Follow site speed limits, traffic management procedures and health and safety requirements at all times.

Essential Skills and Experience

• A valid HGV Class 1 licence.
• Previous experience driving and manoeuvring HGVs, with confidence reversing and positioning large vehicles in confined spaces.
• No more than six penalty points and no DR10 endorsements.
• A good understanding of relevant driving regulations and safe vehicle handling.
• A safety-conscious approach, with awareness of pedestrians, other vehicles and workshop activity.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Previous experience as an HGV Shunter, Yard Driver or Yard Operative within a dealership, transport depot or fleet workshop.
• A PSV licence - desirable
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to use initiative and respond to changing workshop priorities.
• A professional, customer-focused approach.