Class 1 Shunter Driver – Gain Skills & Weekly Pay

Dunbia Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paid

Nest pension

Regular overtime Available

Subsidised Canteen

Site Engagement Activities

Seasonal Meat Packages

Death in service

Job summary

Dunbia Group in Preston seeks a Class 1 Shunter Driver to join our established transport team. This role offers practical training within a leading food processing company and a clear development path.

Hours are Monday–Friday 2pm–11pm with Sundays alternating. You will coordinate trailer movements, liaise with subcontractors, and ensure health and safety compliance while supporting loading and yard operations.

Qualifications

• Recently qualified Class 1 Driver seeking experience and training.
• Hours: Monday-Friday 2pm-11pm; Sundays alternate.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers within the Transport department to ensure timely and efficient operations.
• Coordinate with sub-contractors' vehicles and liaise with other departments.
• Maintain health and safety and hygiene standards, including PPE, in line with company policy.
• Operate all equipment safely and in compliance with legislation, policies and procedures.
• Provide trailers for loading for Retail/Abattoir and remove when loaded.
• Supervise yard activity and position vehicles safely when not in use.
• Check temperatures of all loaded trailers and report findings to the Transport Manager.
• Fill in changeover list for the next shunter with trailer locations, temperatures and loading status.

Skills

Class 1 Driver

Job description

Dunbia Group in Preston seeks a Class 1 Shunter Driver to join our established transport team. This role offers practical training within a leading food processing company and a clear development path.

Hours are Monday–Friday 2pm–11pm with Sundays alternating. You will coordinate trailer movements, liaise with subcontractors, and ensure health and safety compliance while supporting loading and yard operations.