Tug Driver

Manpower Group (UK); Hessle; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Weekend work available

Full training and site induction

Job summary

Manpower (United Kingdom) is recruiting a reliable Tug Driver for a busy industrial operation in Scunthorpe. The role involves moving trailers, units, and materials across the site, ensuring safe transportation and accurate positioning to support production and logistics.

You will perform daily vehicle checks, liaise with multiple teams, and follow site safety procedures. Flexible shifts between 6am and 10pm, outdoor work, and full training are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a tug or similar industrial vehicle.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts (6am–10pm).
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate tug vehicles safely and efficiently to move trailers, units, and equipment across site.
• Transport and position trailers between loading bays, storage locations, production areas, and designated operational zones.
• Ensure trailers are parked, secured, and positioned accurately in accordance with site requirements.
• Carry out daily vehicle inspections and pre-use checks, reporting any defects or maintenance issues promptly.
• Liaise with warehouse, logistics, transport, and production teams to coordinate trailer movements and priorities.
• Complete relevant vehicle and operational documentation accurately when required.
• Adhere to all site traffic management procedures, health and safety requirements, and safe systems of work.
• Assist with general yard and operational duties as required to support business needs.

Skills

Tug operation

Logistics experience

Communication

Independent working

Job description

Location: Hull Salary: £13.60 per hour Hours: Flexible working hours between 6am and 10pm based on scheduling *Own transport is essential due to location* Manpower are currently recruiting for a reliable and safety-conscious Tug Driver to join a busy industrial operation in Scunthorpe. This is a varied role involving the movement of trailers, units, and materials across site, supporting the efficient flow of goods within a fast-paced operational environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe transportation, positioning, and allocation of trailers and equipment while working closely with operational teams to ensure production and logistics requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate tug vehicles safely and efficiently to move trailers, units, and equipment across site.
• Transport and position trailers between loading bays, storage locations, production areas, and designated operational zones.
• Ensure trailers are parked, secured, and positioned accurately in accordance with site requirements.
• Carry out daily vehicle inspections and pre-use checks, reporting any defects or maintenance issues promptly.
• Liaise with warehouse, logistics, transport, and production teams to coordinate trailer movements and operational priorities.
• Complete relevant vehicle and operational documentation accurately when required.
• Adhere to all site traffic management procedures, health and safety requirements, and safe systems of work.
• Assist with general yard and operational duties as required to support business needs.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience operating a tug, shunter, yard tractor, terminal tractor, HGV, FLT, or similar industrial vehicle is preferred.
• Experience within logistics, transport, manufacturing, distribution, recycling, warehousing, ports, or industrial environments would be advantageous.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work closely with multiple departments.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including shifts between 6am and 10pm.

What's On Offer?

• Competitive pay rate of £13.60 per hour
• Overtime opportunities available
• Weekend work available
• Full training and site induction provided