EMS Healthcare
HGV Shunter/Fleet & Yard Operative
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Keep Our Fleet Moving
EMS Healthcare is seeking a reliable, practical, and hands-on HGV Shunter / Fleet & Yard Operative to support the day-to-day operation of our specialist transport fleet based in Saltney, Chester.
Working closely with our Transport Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring our trucks, trailers, and vans are safe, compliant, prepared, and ready for deployment across the UK. This is a varied role combining HGV shunting, vehicle preparation, fleet maintenance support, and general yard operations.
If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in maintaining high standards, and are looking for a role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.
This role is based Monday to Friday, with occasional overnight stays away from home depending on operational requirements.
Requirements
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 for daily operations
- Ensure vehicles are loaded with the correct daily materials and equipment
- Build and collapse specialist medical trailers
- Carry out vehicle checks, including tyre pressures, fluid levels, and general condition inspections
- Undertake minor vehicle and trailer repairs where competent to do so
- Identify and report defects, damage, and maintenance requirements
- Liaise with third-party garages regarding servicing schedules, repairs, and bookings
- Support general fleet, yard, and vehicle preparation activities
- Maintain a safe, organized, and professional working environment
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Essential Requirements
- HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence
- Valid Driver CPC
- Previous experience driving and manoeuvring HGVs and trailers
- Experience working with commercial vehicles
- Good understanding of vehicle safety checks and compliance requirements
- Strong commitment to health and safety standards
Desirable Experience
- Previous HGV shunting or yard-based experience
- Experience working within a transport, logistics, or fleet environment
- Basic mechanical knowledge and vehicle maintenance experience
- Experience assembling, dismantling, or preparing trailers
- Experience liaising with garages and vehicle maintenance providers
- Experience working with specialist, event, or medical trailers
Skills & Attributes
The successful candidate will be:
- Mechanically minded and practical
- Confident manoeuvring large vehicles and trailers
- Organised with excellent attention to detail
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
- A strong communicator who can build positive working relationships
- Safety conscious with a proactive approach to maintaining standards
- Reliable, punctual, and professional
- Physically capable of carrying out hands-on yard and vehicle duties
- Proud of maintaining vehicles, trailers, and facilities to a high standard
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Benefits
At EMS Healthcare, we deliver innovative mobile healthcare solutions that make a real difference to patients and communities across the UK. We recognise that our people are at the heart of our success and offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and future aspirations.
Benefits Include:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 28 days after 5 years' service
- Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
- One Occasion Day each year to celebrate a moment that matters to you, whether that's your birthday, your child's first day at school, a nativity performance, or another special occasion
- Health Shield Healthcare Cash Plan
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
- Technology Scheme
- Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders and wellbeing support across the business
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HGV driver who enjoys a varied, hands-on role and takes pride in keeping vehicles, trailers, and operational facilities maintained to the highest standards.
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