HGV Driver/Yard Person - Wolverhampton

Greenhous DAF Shrewsbury; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle dealer in Wolverhampton seeks a reliable Driver / Yard Person for hands-on tasks at their Willenhall depot. This role includes driving vehicles, managing yard operations, and ensuring safety. Ideal candidates will have a full UK driving and HGV licence, with prior experience preferred. Benefits include 30 days holiday, sick pay, and employee discounts. Candidates should be punctual, organized, and able to work well in a team.

Benefits

30 Days Holiday Including 8 Bank Holidays

Company Sick Pay That Increases With Length Of Service

Pension With Greenhous Contribution

Employee Discounts On A Range Of Products And Services

Free Eye Tests For VDU Users

Cycle To Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and HGV licence required.
• Previous driving or yard experience preferred.
• Strong awareness of health & safety regulations.
• Reliable and punctual with good organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Professional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive company vehicles between depots and customer sites.
• Collect and deliver vehicles, parts, and paperwork.
• Manage vehicle movements within the yard.
• Maintain a tidy and safe yard area.
• Conduct basic vehicle checks and report defects.
• Support workshop and site operations as needed.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

HGV licence

Health & safety awareness

Reliability

Teamwork

Good communication skills

Job description

Greenhous DAF is looking for a reliable and hardworking Driver / Yard Person to join our team at our Willenhall depot. This is a varied, hands‑on role supporting the smooth day‑to‑day operation of our busy commercial vehicle site.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 6.00 am to 2.30 pm, i.e. 40 hours per week. 30 minutes for lunch (unpaid).

Salary: £12.50 per hour

Other duties may be required of the post holder in addition to those listed above and below, to ensure that the requirements of the business are met at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Driving company vehicles between depots and customer sites.
• Collection and delivery of vehicles, parts, and paperwork as required.
• Managing vehicle movements within the yard.
• Maintaining a tidy, safe, and organised yard area.
• Basic vehicle checks and reporting defects.
• Supporting workshop and site operations when required.

Ideally, we are looking for

• Full UK driving licence and HGV licence.
• Previous driving or yard experience preferred.
• Strong awareness of health & safety.
• Reliable, punctual, and well organised.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a professional manner.

In return we’ll offer

As a permanent Greenhous employee, you will be entitled to:

• 30 Days Holiday Including 8 Bank Holidays
• Company Sick Pay That Increases With Length Of Service
• Pension With Greenhous Contribution
• Employee Discounts On A Range Of Products And Services Including Holidays, Days Out And Supermarket Shops
• Qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Free Will Writing Service
• Free Mortgage Advice Service
• Free Eye Tests For VDU Users
• Free Flu jabs if you are ineligible through the NHS
• On‑Site Parking (Site Specific)
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Period Positive Workplace
• EAP – Employee Assistance Program

Who are we

Greenhous is firmly established as one of the largest dealer groups in the UK and has over 100 years’ experience in the franchised dealer world. We are a leader in the supply of dealer services for some of the world’s leading manufacturers.

Our network of Car and Commercial dealerships now stretches across Shropshire, Staffordshire and the West Midlands and includes a number of different franchises including Vauxhall, Nissan and DAF.