EMS Healthcare

Mobile SMO delivering decentralized clinical trials

HGV Shunter/Fleet & Yard Operative

Truck & Heavy Vehicle DrivingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSaltney, Chester, UK£33k

About the Job

Requirements

A valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence.
A valid Driver CPC.
Previous experience driving and manoeuvring HGVs and trailers.
Experience working with commercial vehicles.
A good understanding of vehicle safety checks and compliance requirements.
A strong commitment to health and safety standards.
Previous HGV shunting or yard-based experience is desirable.
Experience in a transport, logistics or fleet environment is desirable.
Basic mechanical knowledge and vehicle maintenance experience are desirable.
Experience assembling, dismantling or preparing trailers is desirable.
Experience liaising with garages and vehicle maintenance providers is desirable.
Experience working with specialist, event or medical trailers is desirable.
Be mechanically minded and practical, and confident manoeuvring large vehicles and trailers.
Be organised with attention to detail, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
Be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
Be able to build positive working relationships and communicate effectively.
Be safety conscious and proactive about maintaining standards.
Be physically capable of hands-on yard and vehicle duties.

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, organised and professional working environment.
Work Monday to Friday, with occasional overnight stays away from home depending on operational requirements.

Desired Qualifications

Previous HGV shunting or yard-based experience.
Experience in 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.

HGV Shunter/Fleet & Yard Operative

EMS Healthcare · Saltney, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-01

Salary: GBP 33,000–33,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: Operations

Description

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, organised and professional working environment.

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.

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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About the Company

EMS Healthcare

Mobile SMO delivering decentralized clinical trials

EMS Healthcare is a UK-based SMO that delivers clinical research and health services directly to communities using a fleet of mobile medical units, supporting pharmaceutical sponsors, CROs, and academic researchers. Its LASER system analyzes around 30 million real-world data points to identify where patient populations exist and to place study sites and units to improve enrolment and retention, enabling decentralised trials outside fixed sites. The company differentiates itself through its mobile, patient-centered approach, data-driven site placement, and a track record of population-health initiatives, including NHS-Galleri work and carbon-neutral operations since 2021. Its goal is to expand community-based clinical research and preventative health services by making trials easier to access, faster to enrol, and more efficient for sponsors and researchers.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: United Kingdom
Founded: 2024

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