Class 1 Shunter Driver Cardiff | £16.54 per hour average | Up to 10% Annual Bonus Benefits Yolk Recruitment is supporting a leading manufacturing business in Cardiff with the recruitment of a Class 1 Shunter Driver to join its established Transport team. This is a site-based driving position with no long-distance routes or nights away.
You'll move trailers and products between locations across the same industrial estate, supporting the movement of goods throughout a busy manufacturing operation . This is what you'll be doing Shunting Class 1 vehicles and trailers between locations across the industrial estate Positioning trailers for loading and unloading Strapping and securing larger/heavier loads on flatbed and curtain-sided vehicles Completing daily vehicle checks and reporting defects Working closely with Transport Planning, Warehouse and operational teams to ensure safe and efficient movements The experience you'll bring to the team Previous Class 1 driving or shunting experience Experience within manufacturing, industrial, warehouse or distribution environments Experience securing loads on flatbed and/or curtain-sided vehicles Experience moving larger or heavier products Strong understanding of vehicle and site Health & Safety Able to follow movement instructions and work independently There's also some must haves Valid HGV Class 1 / Category CE licence Valid Driver CPC Valid Digital Tachograph / Driver Card And this is what you'll get in return Mornings: £14.59 per hour Afternoons: £16.05 per hour including 10% shift allowance Nights: £18.97 per hour including 30% shift allowance Average across the rotation: approximately £16.54 per hour / £34,400 per annum Annual company bonus of up to 10% Four structured pay progression levels 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, including Christmas shutdown Company pension, 4% employee / 5% employer Death in Service benefit Optional weekend overtime Free onsite parking and uniform Company events and Long Service Awards The role works a weekly rotating Monday to Friday three-shift pattern: Week 1: 6:00am - 2:00pm Week 2: 2:00pm - 10:00pm Week 3: 10:00pm - 6:00am The rotation then repeats.
Are you up to the challenge? If you're an experienced Class 1 Driver or Shunter looking to move away from long-distance driving into a permanent, site-based position where you'll be home after every shift, apply now. Please apply with a CV outlining your relevant driving and shunting experience. We also have a referral scheme, so if you know someone who would be well suited to the role, please get in touch.
Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying, then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
Class 1 Shunter Driver in Whitchurch employer: Yolk Recruitment Limited
As a leading manufacturing business based in Swansea, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our comprehensive training programmes and opportunities for career advancement, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding roles in the engineering sector.
