Shunter Driver

DHL Germany; Ryton-on-Dunsmore; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Shunter Driver to join their team. This role involves safely positioning trailers and managing the yard area to ensure smooth operations. With competitive pay and a range of benefits, including healthcare and discounts, this position offers a great opportunity for career development. The ideal candidate will have an LGV Driving Licence and previous shunting experience. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and inclusion, and take the next step in your career with a supportive team.

Benefits

Discount vouchers for restaurants

Healthcare benefits

Pension plan

Enhanced family leave

Childcare discounts

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Must hold an LGV Driving Licence.
• Experience in shunting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely position trailers and vehicles as requested.
• Manage yard area for safe vehicle and pedestrian movement.
• Drive company shunt vehicles in accordance with site rules.

Skills

LGV Driving Licence

Previous shunting experience

Job description

Position:Shunter Driver
Contract Type:Permanent(40 hours per week)
Location:Ryton on Dunsmore,, Coventry
Shift:Nights (Monday-Friday / 19.00-03.30)

Salary:£41,477.10 per annum

Why chooseDHL eCommerce UK?

Want to work for one of the UK’s best workplaces? We are proud to announce that DHL eCommerce UK has been recognised as a Best Workplace 2025 and achieved Top Employer accreditation for the 5thyear running. As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to a range of benefits including discount vouchers for restaurants, cinemas, retail outlets, healthcare and much more as well as pension, enhanced family leave, childcare discounts, employee assistance programme and much more!

About the role:

• Safely positioning trailers / vehicles in a timely manner as requested by the Control Room.
• Ensuring the yard area, including entry and exit points, vehicle wash, weighbridge, fuel islands and walkways, are managed in order for both vehicles and pedestrians to move freely and safely within the yard area.
• Promoting best practice and challenge and report on any non-compliance.
• Drive company shunt vehicles in a safe and courteous fashion in accordance with the requirements of the site rules;
• Report any vehicle accidents to the traffic office;
• Report any mechanical defects;
• To fuel vehicles and when required to undertake normal collection and delivery duties;
• Take all responsible action to ensure the safety and security of vehicles, equipment and goods;
• Carry out daily vehicle checks following procedure laid down;
• To ensure the safe and efficient movement of vehicles between parking bays and loading bays.

The ideal candidate will have:

• LGV Driving Licence
• Previous shunting experience

What about career development?

We take every employee’s career seriously and believe in realising their full potential. We have dedicated learning and development programmes that are open to every employee and an open working culture where everyone’s voice is heard, so you can shape your future career path atDHL eCommerce UK.

What will you need to do next?

If you meet the requirements for this role and are looking for your next career move, submit your application to us along with an up-to-date CV

Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion

As a global company, we see the diversity of our employees as a genuine strength. A strength that we will only really leverage if we ensure that our employees sincerely feel that they can bring their true selves to work every day.

We’re committed to attracting the best possible person for every vacancy irrespective of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent, and consistent across the UK.

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