Class 1 Shunter Driver

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