HGV Shunter Driver (4 on 4 off Nights)

Culinagroup1; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Culina is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Shunter to join our team in Minworth. This role is ideal for a reliable, safety‑focused driver who thrives in a busy transport environment and takes pride in keeping yard operations moving efficiently.

The role operates on a 4 on 4 off night shift, 18:00–06:00, with a total hourly pay of £18.74 (£16.49 base + £1.25 night allowance + £1 shift allowance). You will shunt vehicles, position trailers, and carry out safety checks to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Must hold Full C+E entitlement with in-date CPC and Tacho card.
• Previous shunting experience in a yard.
• Knowledge of driver hours and Road Transport Directive.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely shunt vehicles and trailers around the yard.
• Position trailers as directed to site instructions.
• Complete safety checks and report defects promptly.
• Use two-way radios to communicate with Transport and Yard teams.
• Support trailer temperature checks, fridge settings and fuel levels.
• Manage traffic flow in and out of the yard safely.
• Liaise with other departments to support loading and unloading.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, hygiene and housekeeping.

Skills

C+E Licence

CPC in date

Tacho Card

Shunting experience

Driver hours knowledge

Fast-paced environment

Deadline-driven

Attention to detail

Tools

Two-way radios

Job description

We are looking for an experienced HGV Class 1 Shunter to join our team in Minworth. This is a great opportunity for a reliable and safety-focused driver who enjoys working in a fast-paced transport environment and takes pride in keeping yard operations moving efficiently.

Working on a 4 on 4 off night shift pattern, you will be responsible for shunting vehicles around the yard and supporting smooth trailer movements across the operation. There may also be some elements of driving off site, so applicants must hold the correct Class 1 licence and have all required driver documentation in date.

Shift:

4on 4off Nights - 18:00 - 06:00

Salary:

18.74 per hour (Base rate of £16.49 plus Night Allowance of £1.25 and Shift Allowance of £1)

What You'll Be Doing:

• Safely shunt vehicles and trailers around the yard.
• Position trailers in the correct areas in line with site instructions.
• Complete safety checks and report defects, damage or incidents promptly.
• Use two-way radios to communicate with the Transport and Yard teams.
• Support trailer temperature checks, fridge settings and fuel levels where required.
• Manage traffic flow in and out of the yard safely and efficiently.
• Liaise with other departments to support smooth loading and unloading.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, hygiene and housekeeping.

What we're looking for:

• A Full C+E entitlement along with an in-date CPC and Tacho Card is essential for this position.
• Previous shunting experience.
• Knowledge of driver hours and road Transport Directive
• Experience of working in a very fast paced environment.
• Ability to work to challenging deadlines in a pressurised environment.
• Self-disciplined and motivated.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

As part of our drive to make Culina a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave - 28 days inclusive of the bank holidays.
• Pension scheme - We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
• Life Assurance - x2 your annual salary.
• Wellness - Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers - We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition - We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!