HGV Yard Shunter: Safe, Efficient Vehicle Movements

NMS Recruit; Dartford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NMS Recruit is seeking an experienced HGV Shunter to support a busy commercial vehicle dealership. You will safely move and position HGVs and trailers across the yard and workshop, coordinating with the service team to ensure readiness and clear access.

The role includes customer vehicle collections, deliveries and transfers to MOT or test centres as required. Essentially, you will have a valid HGV Class 1 licence, proven HGV manoeuvring experience, and a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Safely shunt and manoeuvre HGVs, trailers and other vehicles around yard and into workshop bays.
• Position vehicles for servicing, repairs and inspections according to workshop priorities.
• Organise parking and storage; keep access routes and walkways clear.
• Coordinate vehicle movements with Workshop Controller, Service Reception and Technicians to minimise delays.
• Carry out vehicle and trailer safety checks and report defects promptly.
• Record arrivals and departures; maintain up-to-date movement records.
• Ensure secure parking and proper handling of keys per site procedures.
• Collect and return customer vehicles and transport to MOT or test centres as required.
• Provide professional, customer-focused service to colleagues and customers.
• Keep yard and storage areas clean and organized.
• Follow site speed limits, traffic management procedures and health and safety requirements.

Skills

HGV Class 1 licence

Experience driving HGVs

Safe vehicle handling

Health and safety awareness

Communication skills

Job description

NMS Recruit is seeking an experienced HGV Shunter to support a busy commercial vehicle dealership. You will safely move and position HGVs and trailers across the yard and workshop, coordinating with the service team to ensure readiness and clear access.

The role includes customer vehicle collections, deliveries and transfers to MOT or test centres as required. Essentially, you will have a valid HGV Class 1 licence, proven HGV manoeuvring experience, and a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory