Shunter Driver Technical Operations · Felixstowe

TIP Trailer Services Norway ANS; Felixstowe; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£1,000 employee referral bonus

Private Healthcare for You & Your LVE

Annual well-being contribution

Pension Scheme with Aviva

Income Protection

Life Assurance (up to 3x annual base)

4 extra holiday days

Awards & Recognition

Job summary

TIP Group in Felixstowe is seeking a skilled and motivated Shunter Driver to join our team. The role involves safely moving trailers around a busy depot and keeping fleets road-ready for long-haul operations.

You will need a full UK driving licence, with HGV/LGV or shunting experience desirable. We value a proactive mindset, ownership, and a good sense of humour in a supportive, team-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is required.
• HGV/LGV or shunting experience is desirable.
• Proactive mindset and ownership in your work.
• Good sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Safely moving trailers around the depot to position vehicles for maintenance, repair, or collection.
• Collaborating with a hands-on team to keep fleets road-ready.
• Ensure trailers and yard are organized and secure.

Skills

Driving licence

HGV/LGV experience

Shunting experience

Proactive mindset

Sense of humour

Job description

Felixstowe | Permanent | 45h/week - Mon - Friday | £34,000 per annum

We’re TIP Group – a proud Great Place to Work® – and we’re looking for a skilled and motivated Shunter Driver to join our team.

If you’re looking for a role that keeps you moving, values safety, and makes you a vital part of keeping fleets on the road, this could be the perfect fit for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Safely moving trailers around our busy depot, ensuring vehicles are positioned for maintenance, repair, or collection
• Working closely with a supportive team that’s hands-on, always there when you need them
• Keeping our customers’ fleets road-ready and safe for the long haul

What You’ll Bring

• A full UK driving licence (HGV/LGV or shunting experience desirable)
• A proactive mindset and a sense of ownership in your work
• A good sense of humour – we work hard, but we like a laugh too

Why TIP?

Because culture isn’t a poster on the wall and it’s something you should feel every day. We’re good at what we do and we put people first. We invest in your growth, value your voice, and genuinely care about our team. We don’t just say we’re a Great Place to Work® – we prove it. It’s how we roll.

Benefits Include:

• £1,000 employee referral bonus
• Private Healthcare for You & Your Loved Ones
• Annual contribution towards your well-being
• Pension Scheme with Aviva
• Income Protection available in case of long‑term sickness or disability
• Life Assurance (up to 3x annual base salary)
• Ability to buy up to 4 additional days for more holidays!
• Awards & Recognition so you feel valued for your hard work (e.g. Christmas vouchers, business hero awards etc.)

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