HGV Class 1 Driver & Yard Shunter — Night Shifts

Great Bear; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

yard shunting

HGV driving

CPC qualification

Digital Tachograph

Driver Hours knowledge

Job description

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.