HGV Class 1 Shunter in Workington

Company Description

Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK's best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors. At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive. A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

We are recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 Shunter to join us at our customer operation in Workington, responsible for Shunting Loads on site at Iggesund Paper Mill. This role is ideal for a HGV driver who takes pride in safe driving, excellent customer service and dependable delivery standards. The roles are full time, working on a permanent basis 4 on 4 off Night Shifts with a shift pattern 18:00pm - 06:00am. This is a salaried role and the annual salary is: £35,294 per annum.

Driver Responsibilities:

• On Site Shunting responsibilities, loading and unloading goods and transporting around site
• Shunting Trailers between loading docks and designated yard areas
• Ensuring correct positioning for loading and unloading
• Operating Vehicles in line with site rules, speed limits and pedestrian controls
• Completing all necessary vehicle checks and documentation
• Maintaining high levels of safety, compliance, and professionalism
• Working closely with the transport team to ensure smooth operations
• Adhere to Driver's hours, WTD, and tachograph legislation.

Qualifications

• You should hold a valid C+E Licence and ideally have a minimum of 6 months HGV Class 1 driving experience
• Previous Experience in a HGV Shunting role is advantageous
• No more than 6 points and no DD/DR Code convictions.
• Hold a current valid DCPC & Tacho cards.
• Understand and able to comply with Drivers hours and WTD legislation.
• Able to understand and carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and able to report defects correctly.
• Should comply with on-site health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication skills.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Stobart a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers. Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives. Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• 28 Days paid Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays (An additional 6 days leave after 5 years service)
• Fully paid Uniform and PPE including gloves and boots
• Fully paid DCPC training and reimbursement of statutory HGV Driver Medical and Eye Tests up to the value of £100.
• Life assurance from Day 1.
• Death in service, 2 x basic salary after 12 months service, as long as you're a pension service member.
• 25% discount off food at our Truck Stops.
• Length of Service Recognition Scheme - £250 paid for every Five years service.
• Access to the Reward Me Now app offering deals and discounts at over 120 brands.
• Access to Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace, a free to access service, with access to Digital GP Appointments, Mental Health Consultants and annual Health Check.
• Discounted Gym memberships.