Driver Night Shunter, Class 1

E.H Booth; Preston; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount card

Wellbeing support

Pension

Job summary

Booths is seeking a reliable HGV Class 1 Night Shunter to join our Preston transport hub on a permanent night shift. Expect to move, load and position trailers safely across the yard on a Monday–Friday fixed schedule, with 38.75 hours per week.

You must hold a valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence with CPC and Digital Tachograph card; five years' experience is desirable, plus experience in temperature-controlled distribution and supermarket/retail logistics.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence, CPC, and Digital Tachograph card.
• 5 years of HGV Class 1 experience (desirable).
• Experience with temperature-controlled transport (desirable).
• Experience in supermarket or retail distribution operations (desirable).
• Strong communication skills and a reliable work ethic for permanent night shifts

Responsibilities

• Performing Class 1 shunting duties across the site safely and efficiently.
• Positioning and switching trailers to support warehouse loading and unloading schedules.
• Conducting pre-shift vehicle checks and reporting any defects promptly.
• Adhering strictly to health, safety, and site regulations at all times.
• Trailer temperature control and monitoring
• Assisting in loading operation

Skills

HGV Class 1 Licence

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Job description

Driver Night Shunter, Class 1

Location: Bluebell Way, Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 5PY

Hours: 38.75 hours per week

ContractType: Permanent

Closing date: 27/11/26

Pay & Hours:

• Basic Rate: £17.10 per hour
• Shift Allowance: £12.75 per shift
• Overtime: Time and a half
• Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday (8.5-hour shifts starting at 9:00 PM)

About the Role

We are currently seeking a reliable and experienced HGV Class 1 Night Shunter to join our busy transport hub. Working on a Monday to Friday fixed schedule,

you will be key to keeping our night-shift operations running smoothly, ensuring trailers are moved, loaded, and positioned safely and efficiently throughout the yard.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing Class 1 shunting duties across the site safely and efficiently.
• Positioning and switching trailers to support warehouse loading and unloading schedules.
• Conducting pre-shift vehicle checks and reporting any defects promptly.
• Adhering strictly to health, safety, and site regulations at all times.
• Trailer temperature control and monitoring
• assisting in loading operation

Key Requirements & Desirable Experience

• Valid HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) licence, CPC, and Digital Tachograph card.
• 5 years of HGV Class 1 experience (desirable).
• Experience with temperature-controlled transport (desirable).
• Experience in supermarket or retail distribution operations (desirable).
• Strong communication skills and a reliable work ethic for permanent night shifts

About

At Booths, you’re more than an employee, you’re part of the family. We’ve been family-run since 1847, and that spirit runs through everything we do. When you join our team, you’ll feel supported, valued, and inspired to be your best.

We believe in three things: People, Product, and Place. That means looking after each other, championing great food and drink, and creating welcoming stores where our customers and colleagues feel at home.

Working for us has great rewards:

• Discount card, 25% off Café, lunchtime and Hot Counter, 20% off Meat, Fish, Fruit and Vegetables, 10% off Licensed,15% off everything else
• Shopping discounts with my Booths benefits
• Wellbeing support
• Pension

Job Description:Driver

Please Note: If we receive a significant number of applications then wemay close applications for this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date.