HGV Driver / Yard Maintenance – Uxbridge
hace 2 días
Uxbridge
HGV Driver / Yard Maintenance Assistant– Uxbridge Location: Uxbridge Salary: £17.50 – £18.00 per hour (£40,950 – £42,120 per annum) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 6:00pm Lunch Break: 1 hour unpaid Based on a 45-hour paid working week. HGV Driver / Yard Maintenance -About the Role We are currently seeking a reliable, organised, and proactive HGV Driver / Yard Maintenance Operative to join our team in Uxbridge. A Class 2 (Category C) HGV Licence is essential, while a Class 1 (Category C+E) Licence would be highly advantageous. This is a varied role combining vehicle movements, yard organisation, and general site maintenance. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the yard operates efficiently, vehicles are positioned correctly, and customer access remains clear and safe at all times. HGV Driver / Yard Maintenance -Key Responsibilities Maintain the yard in a safe, clean, and organised condition at all times. Move HGVs, commercial vehicles, and cars around the site as required. Ensure the workshop entrance remains clear for vehicle movements. Keep access roads and customer parking areas clear and accessible. Manage customer vehicle drop-offs and collections efficiently. Reorganise parked vehicles to maximise yard capacity and operational efficiency. Liaise closely with workshop staff regarding vehicle movements and priorities. Carry out general yard maintenance and housekeeping duties. Assist with loading, unloading, and vehicle positioning when required. Adhere to all company health and safety procedures. HGV Driver / Yard Maintenance -Requirements Valid Class 2 (Category C) HGV Licence. Class 1 (Category C+E) Licence preferred. Previous experience driving and manoeuvring commercial vehicles. Experience working within a busy transport, workshop, or yard environment. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively. Good understanding of vehicle safety procedures and yard operations. Physically fit, with the ability to undertake manual handling duties, including lifting up to 40kg as part of a two-person operation. Excellent communication skills and a professional, customer-focused approach. Good knowledge of commercial driving regulations and safety standards. HGV Driver / Yard Maintenance Benefits Competitive pay rate of £17.50 – £18.00 per hour. Equivalent annual salary of £40,950 – £42,120. Stable Monday to Friday working schedule. Opportunity to work within a busy and professional workshop environment. Ongoing training and support. Long-term career opportunity with a growing business. If you hold a Class 2 HGV Licence and have the organisational skills, vehicle movement experience, and proactive attitude required to keep a busy yard operating safely and efficiently, we would like to hear from you