Class 1 Shunter Driver – Day Shift with Great Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Flexible dental insurance plans

Company sponsored pension scheme

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

GXO University

Job summary

GXO Knottingley site seeks a dedicated and safety-focused Shunter Driver to join our logistics team on the Verallia Contract. You will transport glass products on pallets between local sites using Class 1 vehicles, primarily shunting with occasional customer deliveries.

Working hours are 06:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday, on a full-time permanent basis. The company offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits including 25 days leave and pension.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years driving and/or shunting experience.
• 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
• 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 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

Skills

Driving experience

Tools

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

GXO Knottingley site seeks a dedicated and safety-focused Shunter Driver to join our logistics team on the Verallia Contract. You will transport glass products on pallets between local sites using Class 1 vehicles, primarily shunting with occasional customer deliveries.

Working hours are 06:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday, on a full-time permanent basis. The company offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits including 25 days leave and pension.