CareerPlan

HGV Class 1 Shunter

Telford, Shropshire, gbFull-time£37k2026-10-14 → 2026-11-12

Core

Shunt vehicles and trailers around a logistics yard, manage traffic flow, and support smooth loading/unloading operations for a food supply chain partner.

Role type

HGV Class 1 Shunter (Driver)

Builds

Trailer movements and yard operations for a chilled & fresh food supply chain

Domain

Logistics / Transport / Food Supply Chain

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

HGV Class 1 licence, C+E entitlement, CPC, Tacho Card, shunting experience, knowledge of driver hours and Transport Directive

Preferred skills

Experience in fast-paced environments, ability to work to challenging deadlines, self-discipline, attention to detail

Technologies

Two-way radios

Responsibilities

Safely shunt vehicles and trailers around the yard, position trailers in correct areas, complete safety checks and report defects, manage traffic flow in and out of the yard, liaise with departments to support loading and unloading

Seniority

Experienced, hands-on IC