HGV Shunter

<p class="text-muted mb-3">HGV Shunter</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The Role</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are looking for an experienced HGV Shunter to support the day-to-day running of a busy commercial vehicle dealership.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">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.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The position also includes customer vehicle collections, deliveries and transfers to MOT or authorised test centres when required.</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Key Responsibilities</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">·Safely shunt and manoeuvre HGVs, trailers and other commercial vehicles around the yard and into and out of workshop bays.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">·Position vehicles for servicing, repairs and inspections in line with workshop priorities.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">·Organise vehicle parking and storage, keeping access routes, pedestrian walkways and workshop entrances clear.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">·Liaise with the Workshop Controller, Service Reception and Technicians to coordinate vehicle movements and minimise delays.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">·Carry out vehicle and trailer safety checks, reporting defects, damage or concerns promptly.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">·Accurately record vehicles arriving at and leaving the site, maintaining up-to-date movement records.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">·Ensure vehicles are parked securely and keys are handled in accordance with site procedures.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">·Collect and return customer vehicles and transport vehicles to MOT or authorised test centres as required.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">·Provide a professional and helpful service when dealing with customers and colleagues.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">·Keep the yard and vehicle storage areas clean, tidy and organised.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">·Follow site speed limits, traffic management procedures and health and safety</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements at all times.</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Essential Skills and Experience</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">·A valid HGV Class 1 licence.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">·Previous experience driving and manoeuvring HGVs, with confidence reversing and positioning large vehicles in confined spaces.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">·No more than six penalty points and no DR10 endorsements.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">·A good understanding of relevant driving regulations and safe vehicle handling.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">·A safety-conscious approach, with awareness of pedestrians, other vehicles and workshop activity.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Desirable Skills and Experience</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">·Previous experience as an HGV Shunter, Yard Driver or Yard Operative within a dealership, transport depot or fleet workshop.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">·A PSV licence - desirable</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">·Strong communication and organisational skills.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">·The ability to use initiative and respond to changing workshop priorities.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">·A professional, customer-focused approach.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, NMS Recruit will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us</p>