Class 1 Shunter Driver

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 10%

Shift premiums 10%/30%

On-site parking

Company pension

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Class 1 Shunter Driver for a Cardiff site-based role. You will move products and trailers across the industrial estate, obeying site procedures and safety rules while supporting continuous goods flow.

The role offers a rotating three-shift pattern with pay reflecting mornings, afternoons, and nights, plus a 10%/30% shift premium and a potential annual bonus. Regular hours, progression, and company benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 / Category C+E licence.
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph/Driver Card.
• Experience as Shunter or Class 1 Driver in a busy site.
• Experience securing loads on flatbed and curtain-sided vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Shunting and moving products and trailers between locations across the industrial estate.
• Operate Class 1 vehicles safely and efficiently within a busy manufacturing and logistics environment.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects promptly.
• Follow daily transport planning instructions and movement requirements.
• Position vehicles to support loading, unloading and site operations.
• Secure loads safely on various vehicle types and routes.
• Maintain health and safety standards on-site and when road driving.
• Adapt to changing priorities and complete relevant movement documentation.

Skills

Class 1 Driver

Shunter

Timekeeping

Independent worker

Health & Safety

Job description

Class 1 Shunter Driver

Cardiff

£16.54 per hour average over 3 shifts + Up to 10% Annual Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Yolk Recruitment are supporting a leading manufacturing organisation with the recruitment of a Class 1 Shunter Driver to join their established Transport team in Cardiff.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Class 1 Driver or Shunter looking for a site-based driving role with no long-distance routes or nights away. You'll be responsible for safely moving products and trailers between locations across one industrial estate, supporting the smooth flow of goods across a busy manufacturing operation.

You'll join a stable, growing business offering excellent benefits, structured pay progression and genuine opportunities to develop your career.

Working Hours

You'll work a weekly rotating three-shift pattern, Monday to Friday:

Week 1: 6:00am - 2:00pm
Week 2: 2:00pm - 10:00pm - with 10% shift allowance
Week 3: 10:00pm - 6:00am - with 30% shift allowance

Then the rotation repeats.

This is what you'll be doing

As a Class 1 Shunter Driver, you'll work closely with the Transport Planning team to ensure products and trailers are moved safely and efficiently across the site.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Shunting and moving products and trailers between locations across the industrial estate.
• Operating Class 1 vehicles safely and efficiently within a busy manufacturing and logistics environment.
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects or concerns promptly.
• Following daily instructions and movement requirements provided by the Transport Planning team.
• Positioning vehicles and trailers correctly to support loading, unloading and wider site operations.
• Strapping and securing loads safely on both flatbed and curtain-sided vehicles.
• Ensuring all goods are transported securely and in accordance with site procedures.
• Working closely with Transport, Warehouse and operational colleagues to support efficient product movements.
• Maintaining excellent Health & Safety standards when operating vehicles both on-site and, where required, on the road.
• Responding flexibly to changing operational priorities throughout the working day.
• Completing relevant vehicle and movement documentation accurately.
• Maintaining a safe, organised and professional approach at all times.

The experience you'll bring

• Experience securing loads on flatbed and/or curtain-sided vehicles.
• Experience with move larger/ heavier products.
• Previous experience working as a Shunter Driver, Class 1 Driver.
• Previous shunting experience within a busy industrial, manufacturing, warehouse or distribution environment.
• Valid HGV Class 1 / Category C+E licence.
• Valid Driver CPC, Valid Digital Tachograph / Driver Card.
• Strong understanding of vehicle and site Health & Safety requirements.
• Excellent timekeeping and time-management skills.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately and work independently.
• Flexible approach to changing operational requirements.

And this is what you'll get in return

• Mornings £14.59, Afternoons £16.05, Nights £18.97 per hour.
• 10% shift premium on afternoon shifts, 30% on night shifts.
• Average earnings across the three-shift rotation of approximately £16.54 per hour / £34,400 per annum.
• Annual company bonus of up to 10% of salary.
• Four structured pay progression levels.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression.
• Monday to Friday working with optional weekend overtime available.
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, including Christmas shutdown.
• Company pension - 4% employee / 5% employer contribution.
• Death in Service benefit.
• Company events and Long Service Awards.
• Free on-site parking.
• Free uniform, tea and coffee.

Are you ready to make an impact?

This role would suit an experienced Class 1 Driver or Shunter who enjoys driving but wants to move away from long-distance work into a stable, site-based position within a successful manufacturing environment.

If you're looking for regular Monday-to-Friday hours, excellent earning potential, strong benefits and a role where you'll be home after every shift, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: Due to high application volumes, we can't respond to every applicant. If you haven't heard from us within 7 days, unfortunately you've not been successful on this occasion. Please check our website for other opportunities.