Class 1 Shunter Driver

xPO; City Of London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

Discounts for high street shops

Ongoing training including annual CPC

20 days holiday

Job summary

XPO is seeking experienced shunters in the United Kingdom. You will operate HGV Class 1 and shunt vehicles, perform safety checks, and ensure trailers are correctly strapped before journeys.

The role includes 4 on/4 off shifts with 12-hour days and nights, off at Christmas, and access to discounts, pension, and ongoing CPC training. The position offers 20 days of holiday, a cycle-to-work scheme, and wide-ranging benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid LGV C+E Licence.
• An up to date CPC and DIGI card.
• No more than 6 points on your licence.
• No DD, DR or IN endorsements showing on your licence.
• Be part of something big.

Responsibilities

• Undertake written pre shift checks to Tugs ensuring and defects are logged.
• Ensure Tugs are kept clean and tidy and washed weekly.
• Ensure all duties are carried out with compliance to all XPO SSOW's.
• Complete daily XPO Trailer Movement log each shift detailing all trailers moved.
• Ensure tug is refueled at the end of the shift.
• Timely escalation of any issues preventing trailer movement.
• Ensure PPE is regularly inspected and is used at all times.
• When not shunting trailers, to be involved in Meet and Greet at trailer parks with changeover drivers.
• Inspect empty trailers upon arrival and advise team of any trailers not preped for loading or unfit for use.
• Ensure partial restraints (2x straps) used for all unsecured movements of procuct.
• Be aware of, and act in accordance with, all XPO policies.
• Bring to the attention of your manager any matter that could be detrimental to the wellbeing of the Company.
• Carry out any other duties which may reasonably be required by your manager.

Skills

LGV C+E Licence

CPC and DIGI card

No DD/DR/IN endorsements

Job description

• Undertake written pre shift checks to Tugs ensuring and defects are logged
• Ensure Tugs are kept clean and tidy and washed weekly
• Ensure all duties are carried out with compliance to all XPO SSOW's
• Complete daily XPO Trailer Movement log each shift detailing all trailers moved
• Ensure tug is refueiled at the end of the shift
• Timely escallation of any issues preventing trailer movement
• Ensure PPE is regularly inspected and is used at all times
• When not shunting trailers, to be involved in Meet and Greet at trailer parks with changeover drivers
• Inspect empty trailers upon arrival and advise team of any trailers not preped for loading or unfit for use
• Ensure partial restraints (2x straps) used for all unsecured movements of procuct
• Be aware of, and act in accordance with, all XPO policies
• Bring to the attention of your manager any matter that could be detrimental to the wellbeing of the Company
• Carry out any other duties which may reasonably be required by your manager

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• Valid LGV C+E Licence
• An up to date CPC and DIGI card
• No more than 6 points on your licence
• No DD, DR or IN endorsements showing on your licence
• Be part of something big.

We are looking for shunters. The salary £32,254.19 salary per year, and you will be working 4 on 4 off. 12-hour shifts Days : 06:00 -18:00 Nights: 18:00 - 06:00, 2 days and 2 nights with Christmas off! You'll also have access to a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and ongoing training including annual CPC and many other perks. 20 days holiday.

What you'll do on a typical day:

• You will be safely driving our HGV Class 1 and Shunt Vehicles in a courteous manner
• Covering Shunting requirements on our customers site
• Making sure all goods are correctly strapped before commencing journeys
• Driving the latest equipment and operating to safety standards