HGV Shunter / Fleet & Yard Operative

About the role

EMS Healthcare is seeking a reliable, practical and hands-on HGV Shunter / Fleet & Yard Operative to support its specialist transport fleet based in Saltney, Chester. Working closely with the Transport Manager, you will help ensure trucks, trailers and vans are safe, compliant and ready for deployment across the UK. The role combines HGV shunting, vehicle preparation, fleet maintenance support and general yard work, Monday to Friday, with occasional overnight stays away from home.

Key responsibilities

• Shunt HGVs and trailers between yards and storage facilities
• Take and 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
• Load vehicles with the correct daily materials and equipment
• Build and collapse specialist medical trailers
• Check tyres, fluids and general condition, and carry out minor repairs where competent
• Report defects, damage and maintenance needs, and liaise with third-party garages
• Maintain a safe, organised and professional working environment

Required profile

• HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence and valid Driver CPC
• Previous experience driving and manoeuvring HGVs and trailers, and with commercial vehicles
• Good understanding of vehicle safety checks and compliance
• Strong commitment to health and safety
• Desirable: previous shunting or yard experience, transport/logistics background, basic mechanical knowledge, trailer assembly experience and liaison with garages

Required skills

• Confident manoeuvring of large vehicles and trailers
• Attention to detail, self-motivated and flexible
• Physically capable of hands-on yard and vehicle duties

What we offer

• Salary of GBP 33,000
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 28 after 5 years
• Buy & Sell holiday scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Health Shield cash plan, Cycle to Work, Electric Car and Technology schemes
• Access to mental health first aiders and wellbeing support