Class 1 Shunter Driver - Full-Time, 4on/4off

GXO Logistics, Inc; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday per year

Dental insurance

Company pension

Online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance program

Discounts platform

GXO University

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc in Northfleet is seeking a Class 1 Shunter for a permanent, full-time role with guaranteed hours and a 42-hour week on a 4 on, 4 off pattern, with shifts from 06:00 to 18:00.

The job involves managing trailers, supporting collections and deliveries, and ensuring H&S compliance. Applicants must hold a Class 1 licence with at least 3 years' experience, CPC, and strong communication and manual handling skills.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 licence with a minimum of 3 years' experience.
• Valid Driver Qualification Card (CPC)
• Less than 6 penalty points on licence (no DR, DG, DD, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT99 within last 5 years)
• Shunter experience preferred
• Must be able to complete manual handling tasks
• Good communication skills

Responsibilities

• To ensure the TUG unit is safe to operate and monitor H&S of the transport area, report any non-conformances including VOR trailers
• Effectively manage trailers on and off the bays, both at the RDC and over the mill in line with operational requirements
• Support all external hauliers for collections / deliveries and any internal movements between site locations
• Complete all transport area checks in an accurate and timely manner utilising systems and methods as supplied
• Monitor the usage and allocation of stand trailers
• Prepare trailers for loading including laying out of straps and pulling curtains
• Carry out any other duties as required in line with the role

Skills

Class 1 licence

CPC

Penalty points limits

Shunter experience

Manual handling

Good communication

Job description

GXO Logistics, Inc in Northfleet is seeking a Class 1 Shunter for a permanent, full-time role with guaranteed hours and a 42-hour week on a 4 on, 4 off pattern, with shifts from 06:00 to 18:00.

The job involves managing trailers, supporting collections and deliveries, and ensuring H&S compliance. Applicants must hold a Class 1 licence with at least 3 years' experience, CPC, and strong communication and manual handling skills.