HGV Driver
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Salary£36k – £42k
LocationSaltney, Wales, United Kingdom
Work moderemote
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentOperations
Company size4+ people
First seenSep 10, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live3d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
UK Class 1 driving licence
Safe, professional driver with a good attitude
Comfortable working away from home
Customer-focused and able to work on your own or as part of a team
Happy with hands-on work outside the cab
Ensure on site risk assessments, site surveys are conducted and all records are submitted promptly and accurately
Safety Consciousness
Customer focussed
Effective time management
Problem-Solving Abilities
HGV driving experience
Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge
Physical Fitness: ability to lift and carry heavy items
Vehicle Maintenance Skills: Basic understanding of vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting
Safety Record: A demonstrated commitment to safe driving practices
Driving Experience
Able to travel throughout the UK
Working overseas includes short term trips of a maximum of 31 days at a time, but can be extended depending on the business needs
Benefits
Health insurance
About the role
We’re looking for reliable HGV drivers to deliver, set up and support mobile medical units across the UK.
This is a hands-on role combining driving, Unit setup, and on-site support. You’ll be trusted to represent the company and make sure each unit is ready for clinical teams to work safely.
Driving is only a small part of this role. The main focus is supporting the build, setup, and preparation of mobile medical units, so this is best suited to someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work outside the cab.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Be Doing
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Driving rigid vehicles, Side Loader and Class 1 HGVs to sites across the UK
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Positioning and setting up mobile medical units
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Supporting on-site operations and packing down at the end of deployment
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Carrying out basic vehicle checks and minor maintenance
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Keeping vehicles clean, tidy, and road-ready
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Completing driver paperwork and staying compliant with Drivers’ Hours & WTD
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Site surveys for potential unit builds
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Some work will be yard-based preparing units between deployments.
Working Pattern
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5 days out of 7
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Occasional evenings and weekends
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Regular nights away from home (overnight allowance paid)
Requirements
Requirements
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UK Class 1 driving licence
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Safe, professional driver with a good attitude
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Comfortable working away from home
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Customer-focused and able to work on your own or as part of a team
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Happy with hands-on work outside the cab
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Ensure on site risk assessments, site surveys are conducted and all records are submitted promptly and accurately.
Desirable (Not Essential)
Nice to have
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HGV driving experience
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Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge
Experience – Preferable
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Physical Fitness: Some of your daily roles may require physical stamina, such as the ability to lift and carry heavy items. Candidates should be capable of meeting the physical demands of the job.
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Vehicle Maintenance Skills: Basic understanding of vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting can be valuable.
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Safety Record: A demonstrated commitment to safe driving practices is crucial.
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Driving Experience.
Key Skills
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Safety Consciousness.
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Able to travel throughout the UK.
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Customer focussed.
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Effective time management.
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Problem-Solving Abilities.
Other Requirements
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Working overseas includes short term trips of a maximum of 31 days at a time, but can be extended depending on the business needs
Benefits
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Bank holidays, plus 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 after 5 years
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Buy & Sell Holidays
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Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
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1 Occasion Day each year; this could be your child’s first day of school, their nativity play, or your own birthday – the choice is yours!
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Company Medical Cash Back Plan
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Tech Scheme
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Electric Car Scheme
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Well being support from our qualified Mental Health First Aiders, as well as via our health scheme
Salary
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£36,000 - £42,000 depending on experience
Hiring process
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