Shunter Drivers

The Recruitment Crowd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed work all year round

On-site clinic days

Friendly on-site recruitment team

Job summary

The Recruitment Crowd is seeking experienced Shunter Drivers to join our team in Coventry. We have PM ad-hoc Shunters (Monday only, start times 19:00–22:00) and full-time Shunters (Mon–Fri, 22:00–06:00). Assessments are available ASAP to start your shift work with guaranteed ongoing assignments.

Roles involve yard shunting, 40–100 moves per shift, and clear communication with transport teams. A UK Class 1 licence (C+E), DCPC, tachograph card, and clean licence are required, with a safety-first

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 months’ shunting driving experience.
• Full UK Class 1 licence (C+E).
• Valid DCPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• No more than 6 penalty points (minor offences only).
• Successful completion of assessment (theory and practical).

Responsibilities

• Shunting trailers within the yard – 40–100 moves per shift.
• Yard manoeuvring and reversing with confidence and accuracy.
• Communicating effectively with transport and logistics teams.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Safety-first attitude

Shunting experience

Job description

The Recruitment Crowd are currently recruiting experienced Shunter Drivers to join our team in Coventry CV8.

We are currently looking for PM ad-hoc Shunters for Mondays and full-time Shunters to work Monday to Friday nights.

Assessments Available ASAP!

Hours

PM Ad-Hoc Shunters:

• Monday‑only
• Start times between 19:00 and 22:00

Full‑Time Shunters:

• Monday to Friday
• 22:00 to 06:00

Pay Rates

• £18.50 between 06:00–22:00
• £20.00 between 22:00–06:00
• £25.00 weekend rate

Location

Coventry, CV8

The Role

• Shunting trailers within the yard – 40–100 moves per shift
• Yard manoeuvring and reversing with confidence and accuracy
• Communicating effectively with transport and logistics teams

Requirements

• Minimum 4 months’ shunting driving experience
• Full UK Class 1 licence (C+E)
• Valid DCPC and Digital Tachograph card
• No more than 6 penalty points (minor offences only)
• Successful completion of assessment (theory and practical)
• Strong communication skills and a safety-first attitude

Benefits

• Guaranteed work all year round
• Ongoing support and on-site clinic days
• Friendly on-site recruitment team for assistance