Tug Driver

Manpower (United Kingdom); Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Weekend work

Full training and site induction

Job summary

Manpower (United Kingdom) is hiring a reliable Tug Driver in Scunthorpe to move trailers and equipment across a busy site. The role requires safe operation, daily vehicle checks, and coordination with multiple teams. Candidates should be comfortable outdoors and flexible to shifts between 6am and 10pm. Full induction and training are provided.

Experience with tug vehicles or similar industrial equipment is preferred, and own transport is essential due to location.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating a tug, shunter, yard tractor, terminal tractor, HGV, FLT, or similar industrial vehicle preferred.
• Experience in logistics, transport, manufacturing, distribution, warehousing or industrial environments advantageous.
• Outdoor work 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 zones.
• Ensure trailers are parked, secured, and positioned to site requirements.
• Carry out daily vehicle inspections and report defects or maintenance issues.
• Coordinate trailer movements with warehouse, logistics, transport and production teams.
• Complete vehicle and operational documentation as required.
• Adhere to site traffic management, health and safety requirements and safe systems of work.
• Assist with general yard and operational duties as required.

Skills

Tug operation

Safety awareness

Communication

Independent working

Flexible hours

Job description

Location: Scunthorpe Salary: £13.91 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 £13.91 per hour
• Overtime opportunities available
• Weekend work available
• Full training and site induction provided