Yardman HGV Class 1

British Army; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national organization is seeking a Yardman HGV Class 1 to work in Reading. The role involves driving a range of vehicles, carrying out MOT brake tests, and performing general yard duties. Qualifications include a full UK HGV Class 1 licence and professional driving experience. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Extra day off for your birthday

Annual leave increase after 5 years

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Access to wellness programme

Branded uniform

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out brake tests for MOT.
• Conduct steam cleans for MOT.
• Drive vehicles as required.
• Perform general collection and delivery of customer vehicles.
• Load and unload vehicles for brake testing.
• Handle general yard duties when no driving is required.

Skills

Professional driving

Experience in a similar role

Full UK HGV Class 1 licence

Job description

Yardman HGV Class 1

Location: Reading, Berkshire, UK, RG1 2

Type: Permanent

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

Hours: 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 night 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)