HGV Shunter Driver

Zenith Group; Crick, Coventry, Northampton; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenith Group is seeking licensed HGV Shunter Drivers for our client site in Crick, Northamptonshire (Royal Mail superhub). The role covers yard shunting, loading ballast blocks and ensuring safe operation of equipment across early shifts.

Two years HGV experience and a Class 1 licence are required, along with a forklift licence and solid site-safety knowledge. Weekend overtime may apply depending on demand.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years HGV driving experience.
• Must hold a Class 1 licence.
• Forklift licence required.
• Experience in yard shunting or similar operations.
• Strong knowledge of site safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Yard shunting of trailers.
• Loading ballast on trailers with forklift/pallet truck.
• Conduct vehicle checks and ensure safe, legal operation.
• Assist with small trailer repairs.
• Ensure compliance details are completed accurately and timely.
• Operate company vehicles in accordance with road laws and policy.
• Provide high levels of customer service and uphold company values.
• Identify potential business opportunities for managers.
• 40-hour/week role with shifts 06:00–18:00; may include weekends with overtime.

Skills

HGV driving experience

Class 1 licence

Forklift licence

Shunting experience

Site safety knowledge

Job description

HGV Shunter Driver - Royal Mail (superhub) Crick, Northamptonshire

40 hours per week (can be 40 or 50 hour contract)
Hourly rate £16.95

Monday – Friday Days (weekend overtime available)

We are recruiting for permanent HGV Shunter Drivers to work for our client site in Coventry and Northampton. As a HGV Shunter driver you will be involved in shunting trailers, Loading trailers with ballast blocks, assisting with Brake and load tests out of bays always ensuring the safe and legal operation of your equipment.

The role will involve:

• Yard shunting
• Forklift and pallet truck use in loading ballast on trailers
• Conduct vehicle checks and ensure all equipment is safe and legal condition.
• Assistance with small trailer repairs
• Ensure all compliance details are completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Ensure all company vehicles are driven and always operated in accordance with road traffic law and company policy
• Provide a high customer service always level & demonstrate company values
• Highlight all potential business commercial opportunities to managers
• This is a 40hr p/week role, involving flexible working between 06.00 – 18.00, and may include weekends (overtime rates)

Experience required:

• A minimum of two years HGV experience.
• Must hold a Class 1 licence
• Experience in shunting or similar roles.
• Forklift licence
• Strong knowledge of site safety regulations.

INDMSU

We want to positively encourage differences in Zenith and believe it is critical to our success as a company. Zenith is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.