Shunter Driver - Class 1
hace 22 horas
Cardiff
Class 1 Shunter Driver Cardiff £16.54 per hour average over 3 shifts + Up to 10% Annual Bonus + Excellent Benefits Yolk Recruitment are supporting a leading manufacturing organisation with the recruitment of a Class 1 Shunter Driver to join their established Transport team in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Class 1 Driver or Shunter looking for a site-based driving role with no long-distance routes or nights away. You'll be responsible for safely moving products and trailers between locations across one industrial estate, supporting the smooth flow of goods across a busy manufacturing operation. You'll join a stable, growing business offering excellent benefits, structured pay progression and genuine opportunities to develop your career. Working Hours You'll work a weekly rotating three-shift pattern, Monday to Friday: Week 1: 6:00am - 2:00pm Week 2: 2:00pm - 10:00pm - with 10% shift allowance Week 3: 10:00pm - 6:00am - with 30% shift allowance Then the rotation repeats. This is what you'll be doing As a Class 1 Shunter Driver, you'll work closely with the Transport Planning team to ensure products and trailers are moved safely and efficiently across the site. Your responsibilities will include: • Shunting and moving products and trailers between locations across the industrial estate., • Operating Class 1 vehicles safely and efficiently within a busy manufacturing and logistics environment., • Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects or concerns promptly., • Following daily instructions and movement requirements provided by the Transport Planning team., • Positioning vehicles and trailers correctly to support loading, unloading and wider site operations., • Strapping and securing loads safely on both flatbed and curtain-sided vehicles., • Ensuring all goods are transported securely and in accordance with site procedures., • Working closely with Transport, Warehouse and operational colleagues to support efficient product movements., • Maintaining excellent Health & Safety standards when operating vehicles both on-site and, where required, on the road., • Responding flexibly to changing operational priorities throughout the working day., • Completing relevant vehicle and movement documentation accurately., • Maintaining a safe, organised and professional approach at all times. The experience you'll bring • Experience securing loads on flatbed and/or curtain-sided vehicles., • Experience with move larger/ heavier products., • Previous experience working as a Shunter Driver, Class 1 Driver., • Previous shunting experience within a busy industrial, manufacturing, warehouse or distribution environment., • Valid HGV Class 1 / Category C+E licence., • Valid Driver CPC, Valid Digital Tachograph / Driver Card., • Strong understanding of vehicle and site Health & Safety requirements., • Excellent timekeeping and time-management skills., • Ability to follow instructions accurately and work independently., • Flexible approach to changing operational requirements. And this is what you'll get in return • Mornings £14.59, Afternoons £16.05, Nights £18.97 per hour., • 10% shift premium on afternoon shifts, 30% on night shifts., • Average earnings across the three-shift rotation of approximately £16.54 per hour / £34,400 per annum., • Annual company bonus of up to 10% of salary., • Four structured pay progression levels., • Genuine opportunities for career progression., • Monday to Friday working with optional weekend overtime available., • 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, including Christmas shutdown., • Company pension - 4% employee / 5% employer contribution., • Death in Service benefit., • Company events and Long Service Awards., • Free on-site parking., • Free uniform, tea and coffee. Are you ready to make an impact? This role would suit an experienced Class 1 Driver or Shunter who enjoys driving but wants to move away from long-distance work into a stable, site-based position within a successful manufacturing environment. If you're looking for regular Monday-to-Friday hours, excellent earning potential, strong benefits and a role where you'll be home after every shift, we'd love to hear from you. Please note: Due to high application volumes, we can't respond to every applicant. If you haven't heard from us within 7 days, unfortunately you've not been successful on this occasion. Please check our website for other opportunities. JBRP1_UKTJ