HGV Shunter / Driver

NMS Recruit Ltd; Erith; Vor Ort; GBP 23.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NMS Recruit Ltd is seeking an experienced HGV Shunter to support a busy dealership. The role focuses on safe movement and organisation of HGVs and trailers across yard and workshop, coordinating with the service team to ensure vehicles are ready and spaces are used efficiently.

Key duties include vehicle collections/deliveries to MOT or test centres, maintaining clear access routes, and serving customers and colleagues professionally while upholding safety standards.

Qualifikationen

• 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.
• Good knowledge of driving regulations and safe handling.

Aufgaben

• Safely shunt and manoeuvre HGVs and trailers around the yard and workshop bays.
• Position vehicles for servicing and inspections according to priorities.
• Organise parking and storage, keeping routes and walkways clear.
• Coordinate movements with Workshop Controller and Technicians.
• Carry out safety checks and report defects promptly.
• Record vehicle movements accurately.
• Ensure secure parking and proper key handling.
• Collect and return customer vehicles; arrange MOT/test transfers.
• Provide professional service to customers and colleagues.
• Keep yard tidy and maintain storage areas.
• Adhere to site speed limits and health and safety rules.

Kenntnisse

HGV driving

Vehicle manoeuvring

Safety awareness

Customer service

Reversing large vehicles

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.