Class 1 (Shunter) Driver

GXO Logistics; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Dental insurance plans

Company sponsored pension

Online GP service

GXO University

MyBenefits platform

Job summary

GXO Logistics invites applications for a dedicated and safety-focused Shunter Driver at our Knottingley site. You will transport glass products between local sites, primarily shunting with occasional deliveries, on a full-time permanent basis, Monday to Friday from 06:00 to 18:00.

The role offers a salary of £37,939.20, 25 days annual leave, dental insurance, pension, online GP, life assurance, and access to GXO University and MyBenefits platform.

Qualifications

• Full EU driving licence with category C+E entitlement.
• Driver Qualification Card (Driver CPC) valid.
• Digital Tachograph Card valid.
• Minimum of 2 years driving and/or shunting experience.
• No more than 6 current penalty points.
• No DR, DG, DD, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT99 endorsements with a conviction date within the previous 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class 1 (C+E) vehicles for movement of palletised glass between local sites.
• Carry out regular shunting duties, including trailer movements and positioning within site boundaries.
• Complete occasional customer deliveries per schedules and requirements.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and promptly report defects.
• Ensure loads are secured and transported safely per procedures and legal requirements.
• Adhere to road transport legislation, driver hours and Working Time Directive.

Job description

Are you a dedicated and safety-focused Shunter Driverwho is looking to develop within a reputable organisation. Would you like to join our logistics team at our GXO Knottingley site working on the Verallia Contract.

To safely and efficiently transport glass products on pallets between local company sites using Class 1 vehicles. The role primarily involves shunting and inter-site movements, with occasional customer deliveries when required.

You’ll be working on a full-time permanentbasis, Monday to Friday between the hours of 06:00 - 18:00

Pay, benefits and more:

As a Class 1 Shunter Driver, you’ll receive:

• A salary of £37,939.20
• 25 days annual leave
• 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 you'll do on a typical day:

• Safely operate Class 1 (C+E) vehicles for the movement of palletised glass between local company sites
• Carry out regular shunting duties, including trailer movements and positioning of vehicles within site boundaries
• Complete occasional customer deliveries in accordance with company schedules and customer requirements
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and report any defects promptly
• Ensure all loads are secured correctly and transported safely in line with company procedures and legal requirements
• Adhere to all road transport legislation, driver hours regulations, and Working Time Directive requirements
• Follow all health and safety procedures, particularly those relating to the handling and transportation of glass products
• Communicate effectively with transport planners, warehouse teams, and site personnel.

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• A full EU driving licence with category C+E entitlement
• A valid Driver Qualification Card (Driver CPC)
• Be in possession of a valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Minimum of 2 years driving and/or shunting experience
• No more than 6 current penalty points
• No DR, DG, DD, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT99 endorsements with a conviction date within the previous 5 years

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

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