Shunt Driver

TN United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the logistics sector seeks a Shunt Driver to support warehousing and distribution operations. The successful candidate will ensure the safe movement of vehicles, comply with legal requirements, and maintain high safety standards. With competitive pay and benefits, this role offers excellent opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

20 days holidays increasing with length of service

Long Service Recognition scheme

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 Virtual GP

DX Discounts Portal

Excellent opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Held a HGV 1/C+E Licence for a minimum of 2 years.
• No more than 6 points, no DD/DR code convictions.

Responsibilities

• Drive vehicles safely ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Complete necessary paperwork and report defects promptly.

Skills

Driving

Compliance

Safety Awareness

Education

HGV 1/C+E Licence

DCPC Card

Job description

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Shunt Driver, East Midlands, DX-2 United Kingdom

Client:

DX

Location:

East Midlands, DX-2 United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

2

Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

Role summary: The successful candidate will support the warehousing and distribution operation by safely and efficiently shunting vehicles around the premises.

Key responsibilities:

• Drive vehicles in a safe and legal manner ensuring compliance with all legal and site requirements.
• Ensure that consideration is given to other drivers, colleagues, and pedestrians in the work area.
• Ensure all daily checks are undertaken, defects are immediately reported, and associated paperwork completed.
• Complete all necessary paperwork, such as movement sheets, on time and in full.
• Be respectful to other road users and members of the public, ensuring the reputation of the business is protected at all times.
• Observe company rules and procedures as defined in the shunter pack and other policies, such as site rules.
• Ensure all personal protective equipment (PPE) used is in good order and utilized as instructed.
• Ensure all operations are undertaken in line with the relevant SSOW.
• Continuously seek to improve processes and services.
• Ensure all vehicles are checked for defects prior to use and report any issues immediately.

Essential Criteria:

• Held a HGV 1/C+E Licence for a minimum of 2 years.
• No more than 6 points, no DD/DR code convictions.
• Hold a current valid DCPC Card.
• Understand and able to comply with Drivers' hours and WTD legislation.
• Able to understand and carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure safety and report defects correctly.
• Comply with on-site health and safety requirements.

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Holidays: 20 days increasing with length of service + bank holidays.
• Long Service Recognition scheme.
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity benefits.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 Virtual GP.
• DX Discounts Portal.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and more!

We look forward to hearing from you!