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 DoingDriving rigid vehicles, Side Loader and Class 1 HGVs to sites across the UKPositioning and setting up mobile medical unitsSupporting on-site operations and packing down at the end of deploymentCarrying out basic vehicle checks and minor maintenanceKeeping vehicles clean, tidy, and road-readyCompleting driver paperwork and staying compliant with Drivers’ Hours & WTDSite surveys for potential unit buildsSome work will be yard-based preparing units between deployments.Working Pattern5 days out of 7Occasional evenings and weekendsRegular nights away from home (overnight allowance paid)RequirementsRequirementsUK Class 1 driving licenceSafe, professional driver with a good attitudeComfortable working away from homeCustomer-focused and able to work on your own or as part of a teamHappy with hands-on work outside the cabEnsure on site risk assessments, site surveys are conducted and all records are submitted promptly and accurately.Desirable (Not Essential)HGV driving experienceBasic vehicle maintenance knowledgeExperience – PreferablePhysical 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.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 SkillsSafety Consciousness.Able to travel throughout the UK.Customer focussed.Effective time management.Problem-Solving Abilities.Other RequirementsWorking overseas includes short term trips of a maximum of 31 days at a time, but can be extended depending on the business needsBenefitsBank holidays, plus 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 after 5 years Buy & Sell HolidaysEnhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave1 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 PlanCycle to Work SchemeTech SchemeElectric 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 experienceIf you want to be our new HGV Driver, Click Apply now!
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
- 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
- 5 days out of 7
- Occasional evenings and weekends
- Regular nights away from home (overnight allowance paid)
Requirements
Requirements
- 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.
Desirable (Not Essential)
- HGV driving experience
- Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge
Experience – Preferable
- 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.
- 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.
- Able to travel throughout the UK.
- Customer focussed.
- Effective time management.
- Problem-Solving Abilities.
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!
EMS Healthcare is a people-first organisation. We are a team that care about each other, the world around us and the work that we do.From being part of the NHS Galleri early cancer detection trial, to providing mobile COVID testing centres for Randox and educating communities on the signs and symptoms of cervical cancer with Jo’s Trust charity.Working at EMS Healthcare is varied, but every project we are part of has one thing in common, it’s about helping people.2022 HSJ Partnership Awards ‘Best Healthcare Provider Partnership with the NHS’ finalist, our continued work with the NHS and healthcare organisations are part of our committed effort to making a difference to people’s lives.
EMS Healthcare is a people-first organisation. We are a team that care about each other, the world around us and the work that we do.
From being part of the NHS Galleri early cancer detection trial, to providing mobile COVID testing centres for Randox and educating communities on the signs and symptoms of cervical cancer with Jo’s Trust charity.
Working at EMS Healthcare is varied, but every project we are part of has one thing in common, it’s about helping people.
2022 HSJ Partnership Awards ‘Best Healthcare Provider Partnership with the NHS’ finalist, our continued work with the NHS and healthcare organisations are part of our committed effort to making a difference to people’s lives.
