CLASS 1 SHUNTER
Job Description & Overview
Location: Ryton-on-Dunsmore
Pay Rate: £20.73 - £28.01 per hour (Inclusive holiday)
Class 1 Shunter Driver
Our client in Ryton-on-Dunsmore requires some ongoing shunting work
Candidates will complete an assessment followed by 2/3 site specific shunting training
Upon successful completion of the assessment, candidates will move into ongoing work with our clientClass 1 Shunter Driver - Rates of Pay: Standard Rate (Weeks 1-12):
Day 1
· Days - £18.50 / £20.73 (ADV HOL)
· Nights - £20.00 / £22.41 (ADV HOL)
· Saturday Days - £25.00 / £28.01 (ADV HOL)
· Saturday Nights - £25.00 / £28.01 (ADV HOL)
· Sunday Days - £25.00 / £28.01 (ADV HOL)
· Sunday Nights - £25.00 / £28.01 (ADV HOL)
After 12 weeks
· Days - £20.53 / £23.00 (ADV HOL)
· Nights - £21.03 / £23.56 (ADV HOL)
· Saturday Days - £25.00 / £28.01 (ADV HOL)
· Saturday Nights - £25.00 / £28.01 (ADV HOL)
· Sunday Days - £25.00 / £28.01 (ADV HOL)
· Sunday Nights - £25.00 / £28.01 (ADV HOL)
· Bank Holiday Days - £41.06 / £46.01 (ADV HOL)
· Bank Holiday Nights - £42.06 / £47.13 (ADV HOL)
Class 1 Shunter Driver - Shifts and Hours:
Shifts available 7 days a week (Part time & full time available)
Night start windows: 19:00 - 22:00
Afternoon start windows: 12:00 - 16:00
Morning start TBC
Shifts run on average around 10 hours per day
Class 1 Shunter Driver - The Role:
Load, unload, and secure freight safely
Using a Terberg (Tug) shunting vehicle in the yard
Moving trailers across the yard efficiently
Perform daily vehicle checks and report any defects immediately
Work efficiently to meet timed shunts for deliveries
Trailers may include alcohol productsClass 1 Shunter Driver - Requirements & Key Criteria
Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence, Driver CPC, and Digital Tachograph card
Minimum age of 21 for insurance purposes
6 months shunting experience/ 2 years driving preferred
Maximum of 6 penalty points (SP endorsements only; no other endorsement types accepted)
Must provide a full 2-year work or education history
Calm under pressure, flexible, with strong customer service, communication, and attention to detailWhy Choose This Role?
Weekly PAYE pay
Free on-site parking
Overtime opportunities available
Full Gi Group benefits package
Practical training support for newly passed drivers
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Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.
Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.
Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 14 Oct 2026
- Location: Nationwide
- Employment Type: Temporary
- Licence: Class 1 (C+E)
- Category: Distribution
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