HGV Class 1 Driver / Shunter (4o4o nights)

Great Bear; Greater London; In loco; GBP 20.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

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Great Bear is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver / Shunter for our Skelmersdale depot. The role combines Class 1 driving with yard shunting to ensure efficient site operations and compliance with safety standards.

Shift pattern is 4 on 4 off nights, 6pm–6am (40.25 hours/week). Pay starts at £15.35/hour, with supplements up to £1.00–£1.25/hour and overtime at 30%. Potential earnings up to £17.60/hour on standard night shifts.

Competenze

• At least 2 years yard shunting experience (preferred).
• Valid C+E License.
• Minimum 12 months HGV Class 1 driving experience (preferred).
• No more than 6 points on license; no DD/DR convictions.
• Current UK Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph cards.
• Good understanding of Driver's Hours and Working Time Directive.

Mansioni

• Safely and professionally delivering palletised goods to Regional Distribution Centres, mainly via backdoor tip deliveries.
• Occasional driver-tip, multi-drop deliveries, and overnight stays when required.
• Operate a yard shunter to move trailers safely on and off loading bays.
• Maintain safe yard traffic and conduct daily vehicle/trailer inspections and paperwork.
• Comply with company procedures, health and safety directives, tachograph rules, and RTD.

Conoscenze

yard shunting

HGV driving

CPC qualification

Digital Tachograph

Driver Hours knowledge

Descrizione del lavoro

We are looking for an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver / Shunter to join our Skelmersdale depot. This role will carry out Class 1 driving duties alongside yard shunting responsibilities. The role involves the safe movement of vehicles and trailers, ensuring efficient site operations and adherence to all safety and compliance standards.

Shift pattern

4 on 4 off Nights, 6pm to 6am (40.25 hours per week)

Pay Rate

£15.35 per hour, plus:£1.00 per hour 4 on 4 off shift supplement£1.25 per hour night shift allowanceOvertime paid at 30% extra of the hourly rate

Potential earnings

Up to £17.60 per hour on standard night shifts

What you'll be doing

This role combines both HGV driving and yard shunting responsibilities.

Key duties include

• Safely and professionally delivering palletised goods to Regional Distribution Centres, mainly via backdoor tip deliveries.
• Completing occasional driver-tip, multi-drop deliveries, and overnight stays when required.
• Operating a yard shunter to move trailers safely on and off loading bays and position trailers for loading and unloading.
• Managing the flow of traffic within the yard and maintaining a safe working environment.
• Carrying out daily vehicle and trailer inspections, defect reporting, and associated paperwork.
• Ensuring compliance with company procedures, health and safety standards, tachograph regulations, and the Road Transport Directive.
• Liaising with transport, warehouse, goods-in, and operations teams to ensure efficient loading, unloading, and delivery activities.
• Completing PODs, vehicle downloads, trailer checklists, and other transport documentation accurately.
• Supporting fleet administration, including monitoring services, MOTs, fuel checks, and reporting maintenance requirements.
• Maintaining high standards of customer service, professionalism, appearance, and yard housekeeping at all times.

Job requirements

What we're looking for:

• At least 2 years yard shunting experience is strongly preferred.
• Valid C+E License.
• Minimum 12 months' HGV Class 1 driving experience preferred.
• No more than 6 points on your license and no DD or DR code convictions.
• Current valid UK Driver CPC qualification card and Digital Tachograph cards.
• Good understanding of Driver's Hours and Working Time Directive legislation.
• Ability to complete vehicle checks and report defects correctly.
• Commitment to on-site health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional approach.

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