HGV Class 1 Shunters
Job Description & Overview
<p class="text-muted mb-3">The Recruitment Crowd are currently recruiting Class 1 Shunters to join EVRi Barnsley.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Shifts: 6pm-6am OR 6am-6pm, working a 4 on 4 off shift pattern</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Barnsley, s74</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Job Type: Ongoing position.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Pay rates:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Days: Week day £17.21, Saturday £18.87, Sunday £19.20</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Nights: Week nights £18.59, Saturday £21.69, Sunday, £22.96</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">The role:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">· Perform non-stop shunting of trailers within the yard to ensure efficient operations, averaging 150 shunts a shift.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">· Safely manoeuvre vehicles in tight and busy spaces.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">· Conduct pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections to ensure safety and reliability.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">· Adhere to all health and safety regulations and procedures.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">· Coordinate with the yard and dispatch teams to maintain seamless workflow.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">· Report any defects or issues promptly to the maintenance team.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">· Maintain accurate records of shunting activities and vehicle movements.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">· Assist with other yard duties as needed.</p>
<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Requirements</h5>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">· Full UK driving licence with Class 1 entitlement (category C+E).</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">· Valid and in date DCPC and Digital Tachograph card.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">· No more than 6 points on licence (minor offences only).</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">· Successful completion of assessment, including theory element which is two questionnaires based on drivers' hours and road laws and a practical element which will be based on yard reversing and a short driving test.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">· Full understanding of WTD legislation.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">· Excellent communication skills.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">· A safety-first mindset.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">For more information, please apply directly with a copy of your CV today and a member of our team will be in touch</p>
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 30 Sep 2026
- Location: S74, Tankersley, Barnsley
- Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
- Licence: Class 1 (C+E)
- Category: Distribution
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