Driver Shunter

Job description

Company description:

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Job description:

Are you aClass 1 Shunter Driver looking for either a day or night role with the security of guaranteedfull-time hours?

Here at GXO, we are looking fora Class 1 Shuntersto join our team inNorthfleet supporting our customer,Arbex. This is apermanent role, and you will be working42 hoursper week on a4on,4offshift pattern.

Shifts available 06:00-18:00 and 18:00-06:00

Pay, benefits and more:

• You will receive a salary of £35,583.38 (additional £3,231.84 Shift premium and for nights additional £7,033.44 per annum)
• We offer 20 days of holiday per year
• Flexible dental insurance plans
• A company sponsored pension scheme
• A 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and fully comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to our MyBenefits platform, offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!
• Admission to GXO University, our online learning platform enabling you to achieve your career aspirations!

What youll do on a typical day:

• To ensure the TUG unit is safe to operate and monitor H&S of the transport area, report any non-conformancesincluding VOR trailers
• Effectively manage trailers on and off the bays, both at the RDC and over the mill in line with operational requirements.
• Support all external hauliers for collections / deliveries and any internal movements between site locations.
• Complete all transport area checks in an accurate and timely manner utilising systems and methods as supplied.
• Monitor the usage and allocation of stand trailers.
• Prepare trailers for loading including laying out of straps and pulling curtains.
• Carry out any other duties as requiredin line with the role.

What you need to succeed:

• You must hold a valid Class 1 licence with a minimum of 3 years experience
• Have a valid Driver Qualification Card (CPC)
• Less than 6 penalty points on licence (No DR, DG, DD, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT99 endorsements with a conviction date within the previous 5 years
• Shunter Experience preferred
• Must be able to complete manual handling tasks
• Good communication skills

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Northfleet

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-09-2026

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