Skilled General Operative (HGV Licence Required)

About NVD

Founded in 1980 as a family-owned business, NVD UK was established to support vehicle manufacturers by ensuring the timely and incident-free distribution of their products. Over the years, we have become a trusted one-stop solution, delivering all three core pillars of outbound logistics: transporting, storing, and enhancing our customers’ vehicles before final delivery. Since our inception, NVD UK has led the way in pioneering the digitisation of the Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL) industry. As early adopters of emerging technologies, we have introduced significant efficiencies that save our customers both time and money. Our commitment to progress, innovation, and continuous service improvement remains central to our business ethos today.

Role Summary

We have a position available for skilled operative to assist with maintaining our modern fleet of trucks and car transporter trailers. Ideally, applicants will have knowledge and experience of either mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems repair & maintenance.

Pay and Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• Staff Purchase Scheme: Tyres, Tools
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Bike to Work
• Death In Service Benefit
• Digital GP
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

Requirements

• Must hold full HGV license
• Must be competent to use hand tools and basic workshop equipment
• Have basic mechanical skills
• Organized and self-motivated
• Strong work ethic
• Good time keeping and eagerness to learn and share knowledge
• Flexible and can-do attitude
• Able to work well independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while remaining calm and focused
• Cope with multiple tasks and work on your own initiative with good attention to detail

Main duties

• Carry out general mechanical, hydraulic and fabrication repairs to a fleet of trucks & trailers.
• Move vehicles to and from subcontractors for the purpose of maintenance and repairs
• Assist as needed in transporter refurb/re-life.
• Complete housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Assist mechanics and fabricators as needed.

Skill required.

• Competent in using hand tools.
• Competent in using power tools.

Health and safety

Full HGV driving license essential with current drivers card and current CPC.

Equal Opportunities Statement

National Vehicle Distribution is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value openness, innovation, customer focus, and operational excellence. Our organisation actively promotes equality and prohibits discrimination based on gender, marital/civil status, family status, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or membership of the Traveller community, in accordance with Irish and UK equality legislation. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success. In Ireland and the UK, the logistics and transport sector has traditionally seen lower representation of women and minority groups. NVD actively encourages applications from all backgrounds to help us build a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve.