HGV Class 1 (C+E) Yard Shunter – 4 On 4 Off Days – Telford

Jack Richards & Son; Telford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a professional Class 1 Yard Shunter to work on-site in Telford on a fixed-term contract. The role involves swapping loaded and empty trailers, and requires a valid LGV Class 1 licence. The position offers competitive pay rates starting at £14.10 per hour with additional attendance bonuses and benefits including a company pension and continuous training. Applications are not accepted from newly qualified drivers.

Benefits

Company pension

Driver health & wellbeing programme

Continuous training

Company uniform and safety equipment

Modern fleet

Qualifications

• Experience with Terbergs is advantageous.
• Valid LGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence required.
• Valid LGV Class 2 (C) may be accepted after training.

Responsibilities

• Swap loaded and empty trailers efficiently.
• Strap and photograph loads as necessary.
• Report load issues to team leaders.

Skills

Shunting experience

Education

Valid LGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence

Valid LGV Class 2 (C) Licence

Job description

Jack Richards is looking for a professional Class 1 (C+E) Yard Shunter to work on-site at our customer premises in Telford for a fixed term contract.

Call us today or apply online and we can book you in with our team for an Interview & Assessment.

** Unfortunately, we are not accepting applications from Newly Qualified Drivers **

Qualifications

• Valid LGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence.
• Valid LGV Class 2 (C) Drivers may also be considered, subject to completion of training on reversing articulated trailers.

Experience

• Shunting experience advantageous – especially with Terbergs

Key Duties Include

• Temporary Contract until end of March 2026
• 4 On 4 Off Days (06:45 – 19:15)
• Ensuring speedy swapping of loaded with empty trailers
• Strapping and photographing loads as required
• Reporting any issues with loads to team leaders and ensuring remedial action is taken
• Fully Approved Shunter Training provided.

Earnings & Benefits

• Weekday: £14.10 per hour,
• Saturday: £15.24 per hour
• Sunday: £16.15 per hour
• Earn an additional £2.27 per hour Attendance Bonus if all shifts are worked (payable at the end of each four week pay period).
• Company Pension
• Driver Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Treated with courtesy, honesty, and total respect – we value all our family members.
• Receive continuous training in other areas as required.
• Be supplied with company uniform and safety equipment.
• Modern and well-maintained fleet.

** Please call the Recruitment Team on 01606 538 765 for more details **