HGV Class 1 Driver / Shunter (4o4o nights)

Culina; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Culina Group is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver / Shunter for our Skelmersdale depot. This full-time role combines Class 1 driving with yard shunting to move trailers safely on and off loading bays and ensure efficient site operations.

Shift pattern is 4 on 4 off nights, 6pm–6am (40.25 hours/week). Pay starts at £15.35/hour plus supplements and overtime; potential earnings up to £17.60/hour on standard night shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience as HGV Class 1 driver and yard shunter.
• Safe driving and adherence to safety standards.
• Ability to complete documentation and reports.

Responsibilities

• Drive HGV Class 1 vehicles, primarily at night.
• Shunt trailers within the yard and position for loading/unloading.
• Deliver palletised goods to regional centres and complete backdoor tip deliveries when required.
• Conduct daily vehicle and trailer inspections and report defects.
• Maintain high standards of customer service, safety, and yard housekeeping.

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver / Shunter (4o4o nights)

Full-time

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 allowance
• Overtime 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.

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