Shunter Driver

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Rugby; On-site; GBP 34,500 - 37,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Dental insurance

Pension scheme

GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

MyBenefits platform

GXO University

Job summary

GXO Rugby site is seeking a dedicated Shunter Driver to support our Haier Contract. This full-time permanent role operates 14:00–22:00, any 5 out of 7 days, on site at Rugby.

You will safely manoeuvre trailers, position vehicles for loading, and perform daily checks while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Applicants should hold a full EU driving licence with C+E entitlement, a valid Driver CPC, and a Digital Tachograph Card, with at least 2 years of driving/shunting experience and no

Qualifications

• Full EU driving licence with category C+E entitlement.
• Valid Driver Qualification Card (Driver CPC).
• Digital Tachograph Card.
• Minimum of 2 years driving and/or shunting experience.
• No more than 6 penalty points and no relevant endorsements in the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Safely manoeuvre trailers and containers around yards using Tug Shunter.
• Position trailers and vehicles for loading/unloading and maintain yard organisation.
• Carry out daily vehicle and equipment checks and report defects.
• Record yard locations and trailer counts during daily checks.
• Work with warehouse, transport and site teams to ensure health and safety procedures.

Skills

Shunter driving

Health & safety awareness

Team collaboration

Tools

Forklift operation

Tug shunter vehicle

Job description

Are you a dedicated and safety-focused Shunter Driver who is looking to develop within a reputable organisation? Would you like to join our logistics team at our GXO Rugby site working on the Haier Contract?

You’ll be working on a full-time permanent basis, on any 5 out of 7 days between the hours of 14:00 – 22:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

• A salary of £36,148.92
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Flexible dental insurance plans
• A company sponsored pension scheme
• A 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and fully comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to our MyBenefits platform, offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more
• Admission to GXO University, our online learning platform enabling you to achieve your career aspirations!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Safely manoeuvre trailers and containers around the yards, using a Tug Shunter vehicle ensuring smooth and efficient site operations
• Position trailers and vehicles ready for loading and unloading, always maintaining yard organisation
• Carry out daily vehicle and equipment checks, reporting any defects, damage or wear and tear promptly
• Carry out daily yard checks, recording locations and number of trailers and demount boxes available for use
• Work closely with warehouse, transport and site teams to ensure health and safety procedures and operational requirements
• Operate counterbalance forklift equipment when required (full training will be provided)

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• A full EU driving licence with category C+E entitlement
• A valid Driver Qualification Card (Driver CPC)
• Be in possession of a valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Minimum of 2 years driving and/or shunting experience
• No more than 6 current penalty points
• No DR, DG, DD, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT99 endorsements with a conviction date within the previous 5 years

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.

GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

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. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.