Yardman HGV Class 1

Hunter Knight Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Yardman HGV Class 1 to drive and manage vehicles within the yard. Responsibilities include performing brake tests, general collection and delivery of customer vehicles, and maintaining yard duties. Applicants must hold a full UK HGV Class 1 license and have relevant experience. This role offers competitive pay and a range of benefits including additional holiday time and wellness programs.

Benefits

Extra day off for your Birthday

23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Access to wellness programme

Manufacturer training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK HGV Class 1 license required.
• Experience in a similar role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out brake tests for MOT.
• Drive vehicles as required.
• General collection and delivery of customer vehicles.

Skills

Professional driving

Experience in similar role

HGV Class 1 license

Job description

Yardman HGV Class 1 - (Citan Vans to articulated trucks)

Reading

Salary : £16.43ph + depending on experience + overtime @ 1.5x available

40 hours – 15 : 30-00 : 00 (Late shift)

Benefits

• An extra day off for your Birthday
• Business close 24 December and 27 December in 2025, so you can enjoy your time off over the festive period
• 23 days of annual leave per year PLUS Bank Holidays
• Four times death in service benefit.
• Working for an official Great Place to Work and UK Best Workplace.
• Working for a Best UK Workplace for Wellbeing and Development.
• Awarded Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award (RLS)
• Working with our award-winning team – we are Motor Trader’s CV Employer of the Year and won silver at the internal communication and engagement awards for our new starter onboarding process.
• Auto-enrolment pension.
• Self-development journal
• Group Ranked 101 in SW Business Insider’s Top 500 Companies
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies.
• Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP and 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion).
• Mental Health First Aiders.
• Reward and recognition programmes, including our annual Group Awards and opportunities to attend the Wembley box as a celebration of your hard work and dedication.
• Annual appraisals programme and progression opportunities.
• Manufacturer training and access to our in-house training.
• Long service recognition and annual leave increase after 5 years’ service.
• Branded uniform
• Charities of the Year programme, Army Sport sponsors and community engagement initiatives

The Role

Carrying out brake tests for MOT.

Carrying out steam cleans for MOT.

Presenting for MOT.

Drive vehicles as required.

General collection and delivery of customer vehicles. These range from Citan Van to articulated trucks

Loading and unloading of vehicles for brake testing and MOT (forklift training will be given)

General yard duties when no driving is required.

2-3 drops a nights locally.

The Successful Individual

Will have a full UK HGV Class 1 licence

Will be a professional driver

Will have experience in a similar role

Please submit your CV or call Suzanne on (phone number removed)