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 movementsThe 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 independentlyThere's also some must haves
Valid HGV Class 1 / Category C+E licence Valid Driver CPC Valid Digital Tachograph / Driver CardAnd 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 AwardsThe 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
Locations
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