Shunter

Pertemps Lincoln; Winthorpe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Lincoln is recruiting experienced Shunter Drivers for an on-site role in Newark. You will operate a tug/shunter to move trailers around a busy yard, position them at loading bays and keep the area safe and orderly.

The job emphasizes professional, safety-focused conduct, with 12-hour day or night shifts and regular ongoing work. Class 1 or Class 2 licences are required, with prior HGV driving experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a valid Class 1 (C+E) or Class 2 (C) HGV licence.
• Previous HGV driving experience.
• A good understanding of vehicle and trailer safety.
• The ability to carry out basic vehicle checks.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers around the site using a tug/shunter vehicle.
• Position trailers onto loading and unloading bays.
• Move empty and loaded trailers to designated areas.
• Carry out trailer movements as instructed by the transport or yard team.
• Couple and uncouple trailers where required.
• Complete necessary vehicle and trailer safety checks.
• Report any defects, damage or safety issues immediately.

Skills

HGV driving experience

Safety awareness

Vehicle checks

Professionalism

Job description

We are currently recruiting experienced Class 1 (C+E) and Class 2 (C) Shunter Drivers to work on-site at a busy logistics operation in Newark.

This is a great opportunity for professional HGV drivers looking for regular, ongoing work in a dedicated yard environment. The role involves operating a tug/shunter vehicle to move trailers safely and efficiently around the site, positioning vehicles on loading bays and designated areas as required.

As a Shunter Driver, your main responsibility will be the safe and efficient movement of trailers around the site. You will be working within a busy distribution environment and will be expected to always maintain a high standard of safety and professionalism.

Duties will include:

• Moving trailers around the site using a tug/shunter vehicle.
• Positioning trailers onto loading and unloading bays.
• Moving empty and loaded trailers to designated areas.
• Carrying out trailer movements as instructed by the transport or yard team.
• Coupling and uncoupling trailers where required.
• Completing necessary vehicle and trailer safety checks.
• Reporting any defects, damage or safety issues immediately.

Shift Pattern:

• 12-hour shifts
• Day or night shifts depending on the shift pattern.
• Regular ongoing work available.

Applicants must have:

• A valid Class 1 (C+E) or Class 2 (C) HGV licence.
• Previous HGV driving experience.
• A good understanding of vehicle and trailer safety.
• The ability to carry out basic vehicle checks.
• A professional and safety-focused approach to work.