HGV Shunter & Fleet Yard Operator - Hands-On & Varied Role

EMS Healthcare Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays included

Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme

EnhancedMaternity/Paternity Leave

Mental Health support

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Scheme

Technology Scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

EMS Healthcare Ltd is seeking a reliable, practical and hands-on HGV Shunter / Fleet & Yard Operative to support the day-to-day operation of our specialist transport fleet based in Saltney, Chester.

You'll work with the Transport Manager to ensure trucks, trailers and vans are safe, compliant, prepared and ready for deployment across the UK, with duties ranging from shunting to vehicle preparation and general yard tasks.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence required.
• Valid Driver CPC required.
• Experience driving and manoeuvring HGVs and trailers.
• Experience working with commercial vehicles.
• Good understanding of vehicle safety checks and compliance.
• Strong commitment to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Shunt HGVs and trailers between yards and storage facilities.
• 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 correct daily materials and equipment.
• Build and collapse specialist medical trailers.
• Carry out vehicle checks (tyres, fluids, general condition).
• Carry out minor vehicle repairs where competent.
• Identify and report defects and maintenance needs.
• Liaise with third‑party garages regarding servicing schedules and bookings.
• Support general fleet, yard and vehicle preparation activities.
• Maintain a safe, organised and professional working environment.

Skills

HGV license (C+E)

Driver CPC

HGV/trailer experience

Commercial vehicle knowledge

Vehicle safety checks

Health and safety

Job description

EMS Healthcare Ltd is seeking a reliable, practical and hands-on HGV Shunter / Fleet & Yard Operative to support the day-to-day operation of our specialist transport fleet based in Saltney, Chester.

You'll work with the Transport Manager to ensure trucks, trailers and vans are safe, compliant, prepared and ready for deployment across the UK, with duties ranging from shunting to vehicle preparation and general yard tasks.