Hgv Shunter driver

Additions Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Corby; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking an experienced HGV Shunter Driver in Corby. The job involves transporting goods between production sites, performing vehicle checks, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should have a valid class 1 license, Terberg experience, and a commitment to safety. This position offers competitive remuneration with additional benefits such as holiday pay and pension contributions.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Sick pay

Company Pension

Free CPC training annually

Qualifications

• Minimum two years class 1 HGV driving experience.
• Terberg experience required.
• Must have valid right to work in UK.

Responsibilities

• Transporting materials between sites and conducting daily checks.
• Commissioning double/single deck trailer movements.
• Liaising with departments regarding transportation updates.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team player

Safety first mindset

Physically fit

Education

Valid driving license

CPC card

Digicard

Job description

Salary: GBP39k - 43k per year
Reference: hgv 1 Shunter corby

Job Description

Job Purpose

Ball & Young Ltd are looking for experienced shunter driver to assist with the transporting of finished goods across our multiple production sites in Corby. The ideal candidate must have a class 1 license and have some experience in operating a Terberg and have a minimum of 2 years' experience driving a HGV.

Job Summary

As a shunter, you will be responsible for transporting materials between our 4 sites including raw materials & finished goods as well as moving trailers/vehicles on & off bays along with some warehouse/operational duties when required. This role requires strong communication skills and being able to prioritise key tasks in a timely manner. Being a safety-first organisation, you'll need to conduct daily yard checks and checks of the vehicles reporting any defects to the transport office. You'll also need to ensure all movements are loaded securely in line with DVSA regulations. You will play a vital role in maintaining the organisation's reputation for reliability and professionalism. Join our team to contribute to our distribution success in a fast-paced environment.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Include the following:

Double deck / single deck trailer movements of raw materials and finished goods between our sites to keep up with production / despatch demands
Movements on / off loading bays for loading / unloading
Local collections and deliveries of raw materials, finished goods and vehicles for maintenance bookings
Organising the yard and conducting daily checks
Undertaking daily pre & post inspections of your Terberg in line with DVSA requirements
Performing basic repairs and maintenance and prompt defect reporting to ensure vehicle roadworthiness is upheld
Safely securing vehicle loads before any movements
Liaising with all departments and the transport office regarding ETA's and movement updates
Complying with all vehicle compliance and health & safety engagement procedures
Occasional warehouse duties/operational duties including loading, refuelling and cleaning when movements all up to date.

Job Details

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)

Additional Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays (25 days basic entitlement)
Sick pay
Company Pension
Free CPC training annually

Key Requirements

Minimum two years class 1 HGV driving experience with less than 6 penalty points
Valid driving license, digicard and CPC card (preferably up to date with training hours during current 5-year cycle)
Terberg Experience
Physically fit
Strong communication skills
Team player
Safety first mindset
Professional attitude
Must have valid right to work in UK

Salary

GBP39,286 basic with overtime available.