Trailer Shunter Driver (C+E/C) - Day/Night, Ongoing

Pertemps Lincoln; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Lincoln is recruiting experienced Class 1 (C+E) and Class 2 (C) Shunter Drivers to operate on-site at a busy Newark logistics operation. The role involves moving trailers with a tug/shunter, positioning at loading bays, and organising yard movements in a safety‑driven environment.

You will work within a busy distribution site, carrying out trailer movements, basic vehicle checks and reporting any defects promptly.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 (C+E) or Class 2 (C) HGV licence.
• Previous HGV driving experience.
• Good understanding of vehicle and trailer safety.
• Ability to carry out basic vehicle checks.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers around the site using a tug/shunter vehicle.
• Position trailers onto loading/unloading bays.
• Move empty and loaded trailers to designated areas.
• Carry out trailer movements as instructed by transport/yard teams.

Skills

HGV licence

Shunter driving

Trailer safety

Vehicle checks

Tools

Tug/Shunter vehicle

Job description

Pertemps Lincoln is recruiting experienced Class 1 (C+E) and Class 2 (C) Shunter Drivers to operate on-site at a busy Newark logistics operation. The role involves moving trailers with a tug/shunter, positioning at loading bays, and organising yard movements in a safety‑driven environment.

You will work within a busy distribution site, carrying out trailer movements, basic vehicle checks and reporting any defects promptly.