HGV Class 1 Shunter Driver

Dunbia; Preston; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paid

Nest pension

Regular overtime

Subsidised canteen

Site engagement activities

Seasonal meat packages

Death in service

Job summary

Dunbia in Preston is actively seeking a Class 1 Shunter Driver to join a leading European food processing company. This hands-on role offers training and career progression in a well-established team.

The role runs Monday–Friday, 2pm–11pm, with one Sunday every fortnight at double time; rate of pay is £16.56 per hour. Training and overtime opportunities are available within a supportive transport department.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 driving licence required.
• Experience as shunter/yard driver preferred.
• Willingness to work shifts including Sundays on rotation.

Responsibilities

• Work within Transport to move trailers promptly and safely.
• Coordinate with departments and subcontractors’ vehicles.
• Adhere to Health & Safety, hygiene rules and PPE requirements.
• Operate equipment safely under relevant legislation and company policies.
• Provide trailers for loading for Retail/Abattoir and remove when loaded.
• Supervise yard activity and park vehicles safely when not in use.
• Check trailer temperatures on bays or electrical points.
• Provide a trailer inventory list to the Transport Manager.
• Complete changeover list for the next shunter with trailer locations and temps.

Skills

Class 1 driving

Job description

Overview

We are actively seeking a Class 1 Shunter Driver keen to take up a career within one of Europe’s leading food processing companies. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established team and learn new skills and gain new opportunities. This role would be an ideal position for a recently qualified Class 1 Driver who is looking to gain experience and be trained.

Monday-Friday 2pm-11pm plus 1 Sunday every fortnight at Double time.

Rate of Pay - £16.56ph

Responsibilities

• Working within the Transport department to ensure the movement of trailers is carried out in a timely and efficient manner.


• Liaising with different departments and coordinating sub-contractors’ vehicles.


• Ensure you fully understand and comply with company requirements regarding Health and Safety and Hygiene, including PPE.


• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures.


• To provide trailers for loading for both Retail/Abattoir & remove when loaded.


• To supervise yard activity, and position vehicles when not in use safely in the yard.


• To check temperatures of all trailers loaded on bays or on electrical points.


• To provide a list of trailers present in the yard to the Transport Manager.


• Fill in changeover list for the next shunter, i.e. what trailers are in the yard, what temperature they are running at, and where they are loaded for, and any empties.

Qualifications

Benefits:

• Weekly Paid


• Nest pension


• Regular overtime Available


• Subsidised Canteen


• Site Engagement Activities


• Seasonal Meat Packages


• Death in service

No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position.