Day Shift Yard HGV Shunter (Class 1/2) – No Road Driving

The Best Connection; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay rates

24/7 consultant support

Pension contributions

Online payslips

Holiday accrual

Personal accident insurance

Ongoing assignments

Perks at Work access

Job summary

The Best Connection is recruiting HGV Class 1 and Class 2 Shunter Drivers for an ongoing Day Shift role based in Longbenton. This yard-based position has no road work and offers full training for newly qualified drivers.

Shunters will perform yard movements, cabin/trailer cleaning, and exterior jet washing, with weekday and weekend day shifts and paid breaks. On-site role with excellent support and benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid UK HGV Class 1 (CE) or Class 2 (C) driving licence.
• Newly passed drivers are encouraged to apply; full training provided.
• No CPC/Digi Tacho card required for this yard-based role.
• On-site yard position with no road deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Shunting duties: move Class 1/2 vehicles and trailers within the client yard.
• Vehicle upkeep: clean cabins and trailers to high standards.
• Exterior cleaning: jet wash vehicle exteriors and trailers.
• No road driving; no multi-drop or customer-facing tasks.

Skills

HGV Class 1

HGV Class 2

Newly qualified welcome

Training provided

Job description

The Best Connection is recruiting HGV Class 1 and Class 2 Shunter Drivers for an ongoing Day Shift role based in Longbenton. This yard-based position has no road work and offers full training for newly qualified drivers.

Shunters will perform yard movements, cabin/trailer cleaning, and exterior jet washing, with weekday and weekend day shifts and paid breaks. On-site role with excellent support and benefits.