Driver Shunter

GXO Logistics; Newsham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday per year

Dental insurance plans

Company pension scheme

24/7 online GP service

Employee assistance programme

MyBenefits platform

Job summary

GXO Logistics is hiring a Class 1 Shunter Driver in the Northfleet area to cover a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern with 42 hours per week. Shifts run 06:00-18:00 and 18:00-06:00, with a salary of £35,583.38 plus shift premium and nights uplift, plus 20 days holiday and a pension plan.

The role involves managing trailers, supporting external hauliers, and ensuring transport area safety and checks. Applicants should have a Class 1 licence, CPC, and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• You must hold a valid Class 1 licence with a minimum of 3 years experience.
• Have a valid Driver Qualification Card (CPC).
• Less than 6 penalty points on licence (No DR, DG, DD, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT99 endorsements with a conviction date within the previous 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 requiredin line with the role.

Skills

Class 1 Licence

CPC (Driver Qualification Card)

Manual Handling

Good Communication

Low Penalty Points Knowledge

Job description

Company description:

Job description:

Are you a Class 1 Shunter Driver looking for either a day or night role with the security of guaranteed full-time hours?

Here at GXO, we are looking for a Class 1 Shunters to join our team in Northfleet supporting our customer, Arbex. This is a permanent role, and you will be working 42 hoursper week on a 4on,4off shift pattern.

Shifts available 06:00-18:00 and 18:00-06:00

Pay, benefits and more:

• You will receive a salary of £35,583.38 (additional £3,231.84 Shift premium and for nights additional £7,033.44 per annum)
• We offer 20 days of holiday per year
• Flexible dental insurance plans
• A company sponsored pension scheme
• A 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and fully comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to our MyBenefits platform, offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!
• Admission to GXO University, our online learning platform enabling you to achieve your career aspirations!

What you'll do on a typical day:

• 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 requiredin line with the role.

What you need to succeed:

• You must hold a valid Class 1 licence with a minimum of 3 years experience
• Have a valid Driver Qualification Card (CPC)
• Less than 6 penalty points on licence (No DR, DG, DD, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT99 endorsements with a conviction date within the previous 5 years
• Shunter Experience preferred
• Must be able to complete manual handling tasks
• Good communication skills

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