Shunter & Transport Operator – Nights & Flexible Coverage

Gregory Distribution; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday purchasing scheme

Retail discounts

Wellbeing support

Career growth opportunities

Life assurance and pension

Sick pay scheme

Volunteer day

Free uniform

Job summary

Gregory Distribution Ltd in Bridgwater is seeking a reliable Shunter Driver to safely move trailers and tanks around our site, supporting day-to-day operations. You will cover the Transport Operator role during holidays, sickness, or peak demand, with full training provided.

Shift is nights, any 5 out of 7, with a base rate of £15.00 per hour plus a £2.75 per hour uplift for weekend work and for hours between 21:00 and 04:00, plus £20 per shift for office cover.

Qualifications

• Valid UK Class 1 Driving Licence
• Current Driver CPC qualification
• Digital Tachograph Driver Card
• Strong understanding of transport safety and compliance requirements
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
• Confident, professional, and customer-focused approach
• Good geographical knowledge
• Flexible and adaptable to support multiple functions
• Competent IT skills with ability to learn transport management systems

Responsibilities

• Retrieve empty trailers from the trailer park and position them as required
• Transport loaded and empty tanks between the trailer park and production areas to support operational flow
• Relocate loaded trailers from loading bays to designated trailer park areas
• Carry out general yard duties to maintain a safe, efficient site
• Conduct daily vehicle safety inspections using company systems and mobile devices
• Maintain regular communication with the transport team regarding movements and updates
• Adhere to health & safety policies, site procedures, and transport compliance requirements
• Attend mandatory training and development sessions
• Support operational teams in achieving customer service and productivity targets
• Carry out occasional local deliveries and collections as required

Skills

Class 1 Driving Licence

Driver CPC

Tachograph Card

Transport safety knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT literacy / Transport systems

Team player

Problem solving under pressure

Education

Driver CPC qualification

Digital Tachograph Driver Card

Tools

Transport management systems

Job description

Gregory Distribution Ltd in Bridgwater is seeking a reliable Shunter Driver to safely move trailers and tanks around our site, supporting day-to-day operations. You will cover the Transport Operator role during holidays, sickness, or peak demand, with full training provided.

Shift is nights, any 5 out of 7, with a base rate of £15.00 per hour plus a £2.75 per hour uplift for weekend work and for hours between 21:00 and 04:00, plus £20 per shift for office cover.