Location: West Drayton
Salary: £17.50 – £18.00 per hour (£40,950 – £42,120 per annum)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 6:00pm
Paid Hours: 45 hours per week
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Work Location: On site
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced HGV Class 2 Yard Shunter / Yard Operative to join a busy commercial vehicle operation in West Drayton.
This is not a traditional Class 2 delivery driving job. You will be based permanently on site and will play a key role in keeping a busy vehicle yard and workshop operation running safely and efficiently.
Vehicles are constantly arriving on site, moving into and out of the workshop, being repositioned around the yard and being prepared for customers. You will be responsible for making sure the right vehicles are in the right place at the right time.
The role would suit an experienced HGV driver who enjoys a fast-paced yard environment, is confident manoeuvring large vehicles in confined areas and takes pride in keeping a busy commercial vehicle operation organised.
You will work closely with the workshop, transport and operational teams, moving vehicles once mechanical work has been completed and bringing vehicles forward when they are ready for customers or further operational use.
HGV Class 2 Yard Shunter / Yard Operative Key Responsibilities
Safely shunt and manoeuvre HGVs and commercial vehicles around a busy yard.
Coordinate the movement and positioning of vehicles throughout the site.
Move vehicles between the yard, workshop and designated parking areas.
Bring vehicles out of the workshop once mechanical work has been completed.
Position vehicles ready for customer collection, delivery or further work.
Monitor vehicle movements and maintain an organised flow of traffic around the yard.
Keep track of vehicles arriving, leaving, being worked on and awaiting collection.
Work closely with mechanics and workshop staff regarding vehicle priorities and availability.
Reorganise vehicles when required to maximise available yard space.
Manage vehicle arrivals, collections and internal movements.
Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any defects or issues.
Carry out yard inspections and ensure safe access around the site.
Assist with loading, unloading, vehicle positioning and general yard operations.
Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
Undertake manual handling duties, including lifting up to 40kg as part of a two-person operation.
Follow all site health and safety procedures, UK Road Laws and relevant Working Time Regulations.
Ensure vehicles are moved safely and efficiently without causing disruption to workshop or yard operations.
HGV Class 2 Yard Shunter / Yard Operative -What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who is confident, switched-on and highly organised.
The successful candidate will ideally have:
A valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence.
Valid Driver CPC.
Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
Previous experience driving or shunting HGVs/commercial vehicles.
Previous experience working in a busy yard, depot, workshop, fleet or transport environment.
Good experience manoeuvring larger vehicles in confined spaces.
The ability to work safely around moving vehicles, workshop activity and other yard personnel.
Good awareness of vehicle safety and yard procedures.
Good communication skills and the ability to work closely with workshop and transport teams.
The ability to prioritise and stay organised when the yard is busy.
A reliable, flexible and proactive approach to work.
Good spoken and written English.
The physical ability to undertake general yard and manual handling duties.
A willingness to get involved and do whatever is required to keep the yard operating efficiently.
Class 1 (Category C+E) licence would be advantageous but is not essential.
HGV Class 2 Yard Shunter / Yard Operative -The Ideal Candidate
This position would suit someone who has previously worked as a:
HGV Yard Shunter
Class 2 Yard Driver
HGV Yard Operative
Commercial Vehicle Yard Operative
Depot Driver
Workshop/Yard Driver
HGV Driver with strong shunting experience
Fleet or transport depot operative
You do not need to be looking for regular nationwide driving work. This is a hands-on, permanently onsite role for someone who enjoys working around HGVs, commercial vehicles and a busy workshop environment.
Why Apply?
£17.50 – £18.00 per hour
£40,950 – £42,120 per annum
Monday to Friday
8:00am – 6:00pm
45 paid hours per week
Permanent position
Fully onsite – no regular nationwide driving
Busy and varied commercial vehicle environment
Strong long-term career opportunity
Ongoing training and development
Free onsite parking
Important
This is a busy, hands-on commercial vehicle yard role. Vehicles will be arriving, leaving, entering the workshop, being worked on and being prepared for customers throughout the day.
We are therefore looking for someone who is comfortable working at pace, can confidently manoeuvre HGVs and commercial vehicles, communicates well with workshop staff and can keep track of multiple vehicle movements and priorities.
If you are an experienced Class 2 driver/shunter who enjoys working in a busy yard rather than spending your day on the road, we would like to hear from you
Salary description
£40950.00 - £42120.00 per year