Class 1 Shunter

xPO; City Of London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

XPO Logistics is recruiting for a full-time, permanent Class 1 HGV Shunter Driver at our Sherburn in Elmet site. The role involves yard-based trailer movements, Tug operation, and working rotating shifts with night, afters and days.

Shunting experience is preferred and a Class 1 entitlement is ideal, with full training provided. Expect a stable yard environment with a clear shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Experience with yard shunting and trailer movements.
• Able to adapt to rotating shift patterns.
• Licence: ideally LGV/HGV Class 1 entitlement or willingness to upskill.
• No more than 6 points with no DD/DR endorsements.
• All work is yard-based, no road driving required.

Responsibilities

• Perform trailer movements in a busy regional yard.
• Drive a Tug on-site; previous Tug experience is advantageous.
• Work in a safe manner at all times.
• Operate within a 3-week rotating shift pattern.
• No road work is expected.

Skills

Shunting experience

Flexible hours

Tug driving

Job description

Are you an HGV driver fed up with not knowing when you're working next, or when your work will die down? Are you an experienced night yard shunter looking for work in a stable industry during these strange times?? If you answered yes, then look no further - XPO Logistics is recruiting! We're looking for a full-time, permanent Class 1 HGV Shunter Driver to join us based on our site in Sherburn in Elmet. Please click this link en/ to see our current vacancies. You bring the commitment and we will provide the training.

Pay, benefits and more.Shifts are on a rotational basis:

Monday to Friday - Rotating shifts 20:45 - 05:15, 12:45 - 21:15, 04:45 - 13:15

Nights, Afters & Days.

Pay Rates: £30,118.40 per year.

What you'll do on a typical day:

• You will be working an alternating shift pattern over a 3 week period
• You will work in a safe manner at all times
• You'll be performing trailer movements in our busy regional yard
• You will be driving a Tug on-site so previous experience would be an advantage
• All work is yard based, no road work is expected
• You must have shunting experience as some manoeuvres are in confined spaces

What you need to succeed at XPO

• Must be flexible in working hours
• No experience needed,full training will be given
• Ideally LGV / HGV C+E / Class 1 Entitlement on your licence
• If a trained yard shunter without HGV Class 1, we will look to upskill your current licence
• No more than 6 points, with no DD or DR endorsements present

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