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HGV Driver

EMS Healthcare

Responsibilities

  • Driving rigid vehicles, Side Loader and Class 1 HGVs to sites across the UK
  • Positioning and setting up mobile medical units
  • Supporting on-site operations and packing down at the end of deployment
  • Carrying out basic vehicle checks and minor maintenance
  • Keeping vehicles clean, tidy, and road-ready
  • Completing driver paperwork and staying compliant with Drivers’ Hours & WTD
  • Site surveys for potential unit builds
  • Some work will be yard-based preparing units between deployments.
  • Working Pattern

Requirements

  • Customer-focused and able to work on your own or as part of a team
  • 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.
  • Able to travel throughout the UK.
  • Effective time management.
  • Problem-Solving Abilities.

HGV Driver

  • EMS Healthcare · Saltney, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-09
  • Salary: GBP 36,000–42,000

Description

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • 5 days out of 7
  • Occasional evenings and weekends
  • Regular nights away from home (overnight allowance paid)

Requirements

  • UK Class 1 driving licence
  • Safe, professional driver with a good attitude
  • Comfortable working away from home

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.
  • Desirable (Not Essential)
  • HGV driving experience
  • Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge

Experience – Preferable

  • Vehicle Maintenance Skills: Basic understanding of vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting can be valuable.
  • Safety Record: A demonstrated commitment to safe driving practices is crucial.
  • Driving Experience.

Key Skills

  • Safety Consciousness.
  • Customer focussed.

Other Requirements

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

  • Bank holidays, plus 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 after 5 years
  • Buy & Sell Holidays

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

  • 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!
  • Company Medical Cash Back Plan
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Tech Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Well being support from our qualified Mental Health First Aiders, as well as via our health scheme

Salary

  • £36,000 - £42,000 depending on experience
  • If you want to be our new HGV Driver, Click Apply now!

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