Shunter Driver

GR Employment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Southampton is seeking a shunter driver to join their team. The role involves shunting trailers within the yard and requires a valid UK driving licence with category C + E, along with a minimum of 12 months of experience. Candidates should be professional, flexible, and maintain a clean driving record. Night shifts offer competitive pay of £19.08 per hour, with overtime at £27.26. This is an excellent opportunity for reliable individuals looking for consistent work.

Benefits

Statutory holiday entitlement

Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant

Weekly pay and pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid UK driving licence with category C + E.
• Have a minimum of 12 months of driving experience.
• For insurance, must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Shunting trailers within the yard.
• Placing empty trailers onto doors at the beginning of the shift.
• Moving full trailers off the door and replacing them with new empties.

Skills

Valid UK driving licence with category C + E

Digital tachograph and CPC cards

Minimum of 12 months of experience

Professionalism

Flexibility

No more than 3 points on the licence

Job description

GR Employment Ltd is looking for a shunter driver to work for one of our clients based in Hamilton Business Park, Southampton. We’re looking for reliable and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking consistent work with a bit of flexibility built in.

Skills and Experience

• Must hold a valid UK driving licence with category C + E
• Digital tachograph and CPC cards
• Have a minimum of 12 months of experience
• Be professional at all times
• Have a flexible approach to work
• No more than 3 points on your licence
• No INI10, TT99 or DR10

Shifts

Monday to Saturday 23:30 - 08:00 (night shift)

Pay rate

Night Shift: £19.08 per hour
Overtime: £27.26 per hour

Job responsibilities

You will be shunting trailers within the yard and placing empty trailers onto doors at the beginning of the shift. Moving trailers off the door when full and replacing them with new empties.

Job qualifications

• Full UK driving license
• Must hold a valid UK driving licence with category C
• Digital tachograph and CPC cards
• 12 months of experience required
• For insurance purposes, you must be at least 21 years old and have no more than 9 penalty points on your driving licence within the last 3 years

Job benefits

• Statutory holiday entitlement, pro rata
• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant
• Weekly pay and pension scheme