Class 1 Shunter Driver

Job description

Class 1 Shunter (Nights) Temp to Perm

• £19.16 per hour (£45,864+ per year)

• 45 guaranteed hours per week

• 9-hour night shifts- 19:00-04:30am

• Weekly pay once permanent

Duties include:

• Onsite trailer shunting using a tug unit (40ft & 44ft trailers)

• Moving trailers to and from trailer parks and hubs

• Coupling and de-coupling trailers

• Completing vehicle and trailer safety checks

• Pulling trailer curtains

• Securing loads when required

• Reporting any defects or damage

• Scanning trailers and completing movement records

• Adhering to all driving hours, CPC and site safety regulations

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years' Class 1 (C+E) experience

• No more than 6 penalty points

• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card

• Experience working in busy yard or site environments

• Tug trained is desirable, but not essential

This is an excellent opportunity for a Class 1 driver looking for guaranteed hours and a permanent role after 12 weeks.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Lanesfield

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-08-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English