Class 1 Shunter
Job Description & Overview
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Job Title: HGV Class 1 Shunter</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Hinckley</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Pay Rate: £18.26 to £21.85 per hour </p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">OT after 45 hours £27.39 - £32.78 </p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Shifts: Various shifts available - Monday to Sunday or the option of 4 on 4 off; 8, 10 or 12 hours </p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Driver Type: Class 1 (C+E) </p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience: 12 months commercial driving = essential </p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ignition Driver Recruitment are looking for reliable, experienced HGV Class 1 Shunter Drivers to join our team in Hinckley to work with our client who are one of the UK's largest parcel distribution companies. </p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Employee Benefits:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Competitive Salary: £18.26 to £32.78 per hour</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Immediate Starts: Begin earning immediately</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Weekly Pay: Payday every Friday</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Overtime Opportunities: Boost your earnings</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Professional Development: Full site induction</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Shifts: Regular, ongoing shiftsHGV Class 1 Driver - The role & responsibilities:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Driving a Class 1 vehicle</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Moving trailers and tug units safely</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Standard route paperwork</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Pre & post route vehicle checks</p>
<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">About you</h5>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">You will have your Class 1 Driving Licence and at least 12 months experience in commercial driving. You must also have your UK DCPC card and a valid Digi-tacho card. Our client may accept up to 6 points on your licence, but we can not accept DD, TT, DR, CD, IN endorsements. As a professional driver, you will have a good knowledge of the Working Time Directive and be able to manage your hours accordingly. </p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">You will be a UK resident (we are unable to assist people with VISAs) and will be able to travel to and from the site for your shift. </p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Interested?</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">If you have the right skills, licence and experience for this role, click to apply today</p>
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 13 Oct 2026
- Location: Hinckley
- Employment Type: Temporary
- Licence: Class 1 (C+E)
- Category: Distribution
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