Yardman HGV Class 1

Hunter Knight Recruitment Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Yardman in Reading to operate HGV Class 1 vehicles and manage brake testing operations. The role offers competitive pay at £16.43 per hour plus overtime. Extensive benefits include additional days off, annual leave, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, and personal development opportunities. Ideal candidates will possess a full UK HGV Class 1 licence and relevant experience in a similar role.

Benefits

Extra day off for your Birthday

23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies

Annual appraisals and progression opportunities

Access to wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes

Qualifications

• Fully qualified to operate HGV Class 1 vehicles.
• Experience with brake testing and vehicle maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out brake tests for MOT.
• General collection and delivery of customer vehicles.
• Loading and unloading of vehicles for brake testing.

Skills

Professional driving

Experience in a similar role

Education

Full UK HGV Class 1 licence

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 closed 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)