HGV Shunter

The Role

We are looking for an experienced HGV Shunter to support the day-to-day running of a busy commercial vehicle dealership.

The primary focus of this role is the safe movement, positioning, and organisation of HGVs and trailers across the yard and workshop. You will work closely with the service team to ensure vehicles are ready when required, workshop access remains clear, and available parking space is used efficiently.

The position also includes customer vehicle collections, deliveries, and transfers to MOT or authorised test centres when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely shunt and manoeuvre HGVs, trailers, and other commercial vehicles around the yard and into and out of workshop bays.
• Position vehicles for servicing, repairs, and inspections in line with workshop priorities.
• Organise vehicle parking and storage, keeping access routes, pedestrian walkways, and workshop entrances clear.
• Liaise with the Workshop Controller, Service Reception, and Technicians to coordinate vehicle movements and minimise delays.
• Carry out vehicle and trailer safety checks, reporting defects, damage, or concerns promptly.
• Accurately record vehicles arriving at and leaving the site, maintaining up-to-date movement records.
• Ensure vehicles are parked securely and keys are handled in accordance with site procedures.
• Collect and return customer vehicles and transport vehicles to MOT or authorised test centres as required.
• Provide a professional and helpful service when dealing with customers and colleagues.
• Keep the yard and vehicle storage areas clean, tidy, and organised.
• Follow site speed limits, traffic management procedures, and health and safety requirements at all times.