Job Description
HGV Class 1 (CE) Shunter Driver
Keighley, West Yorkshire
£18.02 per hour | OTE £37,482
Permanent, Full-Time
Average 40 hours per week
Day shifts only - home every night
We're recruiting for a HGV Class 1 (CE) Shunter Driver to join a well-established, fourth-generation family-run dairy business in Keighley.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys driving but would prefer to be site-based rather than spending long hours on the road. You'll play a key role in keeping the transport and dispatch operation running smoothly while benefiting from a fixed work location, a 4-day working week and the security of a permanent position.
The role
This isn't a long-distance driving position. You'll be based on site, moving trailers, wagons and vehicles around the yard to ensure the loading operation runs efficiently and safely.
Duties include:
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Operating a Terberg shunter vehicle
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Moving Class 1 and Class 2 vehicles around the site
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Positioning trailers and wagons at loading bays
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Ensuring the correct vehicles are available for loading and dispatch
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Supporting the transport and dispatch teams
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Maintaining high standards of safety across the yard
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Working efficiently in a fast-paced environment
What's on offer
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£18.02 per hour
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OTE of approximately £37,482 per year
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Permanent, full-time employment
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Average 40-hour working week
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Day work only
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Home every night
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Fixed work location
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Full training and support provided
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Newly qualified Class 1 drivers considered
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Modern, well-maintained fleet
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Stable family-owned business
Additional benefits include:
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Company uniform provided
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Mobile phone allowance
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Bike to Work Scheme*
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Car Leasing Scheme*
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Simply Health cover*
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BUPA private healthcare after 5 years' service*
*Terms and conditions apply.
Working hours
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Fixed 4-day working week
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Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
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Fixed start times
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Day shifts only
What we're looking for
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HGV Class 1 (CE) licence
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Comfortable working in a busy yard environment
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Reliable and punctual
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Good attention to detail
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Organised and efficient approach to work
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Professional and positive attitude
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Comfortable working a fixed 4-day week including Saturdays
If you're looking for a stable driving role where you can use your Class 1 licence without spending nights away from home, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply or find out more, please contact:
Kate Akkary
Recruitment Consultant
Castle Employment Group
kate.akkary@castle-employment.co.uk
01723 365432
