HGV 1 Shunter Driver in Coventry, West Midlands

HGV 1 Shunter Driver (nights)

Location: Banbury

We are recruiting an experienced HGV Class 1 Shunter Driver to join our client's transport operation on a temp to perm basis. Full time 48 hours per week.

This role is ideal for a reliable and safety-conscious driver with a minimum of 6 months' HGV Class 1 driving experience, who is confident manoeuvring vehicles around a busy yard and positioning trailers safely on and off loading bays.

Pay Rates

• £18.50 - £23.00 per hour PAYE

Working Hours

• 48 hours per week

• Monday to Friday or Sunday to Thursday

• 18:00 - 03:30

• Overtime available

Key Responsibilities

• Safely shunting HGV Class 1 vehicles around the yard and positioning trailers on and off loading bays.

• Parking vehicles safely and ensuring they are ready for departure.

• Checking vehicle refrigeration units and freezer thermostats, reporting any faults promptly.

• Ensuring refrigeration units are set to the correct temperature and maintaining food safety and chill chain standards.

• Reporting vehicle damage, health and safety concerns, and any issues with the working environment.

• Maintaining regular communication with the Transport Department via handheld radio to ensure vehicles are available when required.

• Occasionally collecting vehicles from workshops and supporting the trunking operation when required.

• Completing other ad hoc duties as needed.

Requirements

• Valid HGV Class 1 driving licence.

• A strong commitment to health and safety.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a transport team.

• A reliable, flexible and safety-conscious approach to work.

Please apply through this site, or call Gary on (phone number removed)

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