HGV Class 1 Shunter Driver

Driver Hire Northampton & Daventry; Corby; On-site; GBP 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Driver Hire Northampton & Daventry seeks an HGV Class 1 Shunter for a temp-to-perm position in Corby. The role involves transporting materials between sites, managing loading and unloading processes, and requires a valid C+E license plus two years of driving experience. A strong emphasis on safety and communication skills is essential, ensuring vehicle roadworthiness and securing loads during transport.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Company pension

Sick pay

Qualifications

• C+E licence required.
• Two years driving experience.
• Terberg experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport materials between client sites.
• Conduct daily checks and inspections.
• Handle loading and unloading of goods.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Safety first mindset

Physically fit

Education

Valid C+E licence (Class 1)

Valid driving license, digicard and CPC card

Minimum two years class 1 HGV driving experience

Job description

Job title

HGV Class 1 Shunter (Temp to Perm)



Location

Corby



Commutable from

Northampton, Wellingborough, Kettering, Peterborough



Rate of pay:

£17.93ph PAYE Advanced (including holiday pay)

£16.00ph PAYE accrued holiday

£39,286 basic with overtime available



Type of role: Temp to Perm



Days required & shift pattern

This role will be an average of 45 hours per week on a three-week shift pattern, but flexibility is required to cover annual leave on any of the below shifts as and when needed.

Week 1 - 6am - 3pm (Mon-Fri)

Week 2 - 1pm - 10pm (Mon-Fri)

Week 3 - 10pm - 7am (Sun-Thurs)



Salary when permanent

£39,286 basic with overtime available

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

45 hour working week

Sick pay

Company pension



Full description of the role

As a shunter, you will be responsible for transporting materials between our clients' 4 sites including raw materials & finished goods as well as moving trailers/vehicles on & off bays along with some warehouse/operational duties when required.

• Double deck / single deck trailer movements of raw materials and finished goods


• Movements on / off loading bays for loading / unloading


• Local collections and deliveries of raw materials, finished goods


• Organising the yard and conducting daily checks


• Undertaking daily pre & post inspections of your Terberg in line with DVSA requirements


• Performing maintenance and prompt defect reporting to ensure vehicle roadworthiness


• Safely securing vehicle loads before any movements

Skills / qualifications

Valid C+E licence (Class 1)

Terberg experience

Minimum two years class 1 HGV driving experience with less than 6 penalty points

Valid driving license, digicard and CPC card

Physically fit to cover handball deliveries

Strong communication skills

Safety first mindset



Why work with Driver Hire

Driver Hire Northampton and Kettering is part of Driver Hire Nationwide, the UK's largest specialist transport and logistics recruiter. We provide regular, ongoing and varied work from multiple clients across Northamptonshire but it's more than just a job with us. We treat you as a true professional and offer a warm and friendly place to work. We're proud of the fact that in our latest satisfaction survey (December 2024), 97% of candidates said they were proud to work for Driver Hire, 97% rated the level of respect received as Excellent/Good and nearly two thirds (90%) said they would definitely' recommend working for us.



Interested in applying?

Please email [e-mail] or call 01604 670199 and speak to Claire, Tierney or Mike

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