HGV Shunter / Yard Assistant

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HGV Shunter / Yard Assistant

£40,950pa + Optional Overtime!

Monday to Friday, 7am-4 :30pm!

Well Established Family-Run Business!

Maidstone Area

We are recruiting for a Class 1 HGV Shunter / Yard Assistant to join an established and respected family-run business based in Maidstone.

This is a varied, hands-on role combining HGV driving, vehicle movements, site operations, and general yard duties. We're looking for someone reliable, hardworking, and positive, who takes pride in their work and is happy to support the wider team when needed.

Responsibilities

• Shunting and safely moving HGVs, trailers, and vehicles around the site.
• Carrying out driving duties as required.
• Operating a counterbalance forklift.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy, and organised yard and workshop.
• Separating waste and recyclable materials.
• Cleaning repaired vehicles to a high standard.
• Carrying out quality control checks on vehicles before they are returned to customers.
• Supporting the wider team with general site and yard duties.
• Locking and securing the site at the end of the working day.

Requirements

• Valid Class 1 (Category C+E) HGV licence.
• Valid Counterbalance Forklift licence.
• Confident reversing and manoeuvring trailers safely.
• Good understanding of health and safety.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and able to work independently.
• Pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Flexible attitude and willingness to support the wider business.

Salary and Benefits

• £40,950pa + optional overtime
• 31 days holiday, including bank holidays
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Opportunities to develop within the commercial vehicle industry

If you have the right experience and licenses for this position, please don’t hesitate to apply today.

Other Opportunities & Referral Scheme
If this role isn’t quite right but you’re looking for something else in the automotive sector, please get in touch — at ASI Automotive Recruitment we’re committed to finding the right opportunity for you. We also offer a £75 voucher referral reward if you recommend a vehicle technician who we successfully place.

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