Shunter | Sherburn in Elmet | XPO

XPO Logistics, Inc.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Leeds is seeking a full-time Class 1 HGV Shunter Driver. The role involves working in a busy yard with specific shift patterns, loading trailers, and ensuring safety. No prior experience is needed as full training will be provided. The ideal candidate should be flexible and ideally possess a Class 1 entitlement. Competitive pay rates apply.

Qualifications

• Must be flexible in working hours.
• No experience needed; full training will be given.
• Ideally have LGV / HGV C+E / Class 1 entitlement.

Responsibilities

• You will be loading trailers and securing goods safely.
• Performing trailer movements in the regional yard.
• Driving a Tug on-site.

Skills

Flexibility in working hours

Shunting experience

Previous experience driving Tug

Education

LGV / HGV C+E / Class 1 entitlement

Job description

Overview

Logistics done differently. Are you an HGV driver fed up with not knowing when you’re working next, or when your work will die down? Are you an experienced night yard shunter looking for work in a stable industry during these strange times? If you answered yes, then look no further - XPO Logistics is recruiting! We’re looking for a full-time, permanent Class 1 HGV Shunter Driver to join us based on our site in Sherburn in Elmet. Please visit europejobs.xpo.com/en/ to see our current vacancies. You bring the commitment and we will provide the training.

Pay, shifts and role details

Shifts are on a rotational basis:

Monday to Friday 04:45-13:15, 12:45-21:15, 20:45-05:15

Pay Rates: 04:45-13:15 / 12:45-21:15 - £14:48 P/H; 20:45-05:15 - £15:58 P/H

Responsibilities

• You will be working an alternating shift pattern over a 3 week period
• You will be loading trailers and securing goods safely; full training will be given
• You will work in a safe manner at all times
• You’ll be performing trailer movements in our busy regional yard
• You will be driving a Tug on-site, so previous experience would be an advantage
• All work is yard based, no road work is expected
• You must have shunting experience as some manoeuvres are in confined spaces

What you need to succeed at XPO

• Must be flexible in working hours
• No experience needed; full training will be given
• Ideally LGV / HGV C+E / Class 1 entitlement on your licence
• If a trained yard shunter without HGV Class 1, we will look to upskill your current licence
• No more than 6 points, with no DD or DR endorsements present

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