Shunter

GXO Logistics, Inc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £33,000 per annum

32 days annual leave

Healthcare and Dental cash plans

GXO My Benefits discounts

Funding for accredited courses

Job summary

GXO Logistics is hiring a Shunter at the Nestlé Purina site in Birmingham. The role is full-time and permanent, with a rota of any 5 days out of 7, including weekends, on shifts 06:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00.

The successful candidate will safely manoeuvre trailers, perform vehicle checks, and coordinate with teams to ensure efficient loading, unloading and dispatch while adhering to site procedures and policies.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with category C+E entitlement.
• Less than six points on your licence.
• No DR, DG, DD, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT99 endorsements in the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Safely manoeuvre trailers between loading bays, parking areas, and yard locations while following site safety procedures.
• Conduct pre-movement vehicle and trailer checks and report defects promptly.
• Position and secure trailers on loading bays to support loading, unloading and dispatch.
• Maintain accurate records of trailer movements and communicate with warehouse, transport and management teams.
• Monitor and organise the yard to maximise space utilisation and efficiency.
• Comply with site traffic plans, GXO and Nestlé Purina policies and health and safety requirements.

Skills

Driving

Trailer manoeuvring

Vehicle checks

Communication

Job description

Are you an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for a new challenge? Would you like to utilise your driving skills while remaining site-based and off the road? Do you want to join a market-leading logistics company that offers excellent benefits and career development opportunities? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Here atGXO Logistics, we are looking for aShunterto join our team inHams Hall, Birminghamat ourNestle Purinasite

This is a full time, permanent role. You will be working on a rota basis,any 5 days out of 7,including weekends, 06:0— 14:00 and 14:00 - 22:00

Pay, benefits and more:

• A salary of £33,000/ annum
• 32 days annual leave, including bank holiday
• Healthcare and Dental cash plans
• GXO My Benefits portal, offering discounts with major UK retailers and brands
• Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses

What you will do on a typical day:

• Safely manoeuvre trailers between loading bays, parking areas, and designated yard locations, ensuring adherence to site safety procedures.
• Conduct pre-movement vehicle and trailer checks, reporting defects promptly and ensuring equipment is safe to use.
• Position and secure trailers correctly on loading bays to support efficient loading, unloading, and dispatch operations.
• Maintain accurate records of trailer movements and communicate effectively with warehouse, transport, and management teams regarding operational requirements.
• Monitor and organise the yard, ensuring trailers, vehicles, and equipment are parked safely to maximise space utilisation and efficiency.
• Comply with all site traffic management plans, GXO and Nestlé Purina policies, and legal health and safety requirements while supporting transport operations as needed

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous experience operating articulated vehicles or shunting trailers within a logistics, transport, or distribution environment
• Full UK driving licence with category C+E entitlement
• Less than six points on your licence (as well as no DR, DG, DD, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT99 endorsements within the previous 5 years)
• Good understanding of vehicle checks and defect reporting, excellent communications skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.