Position: Shunter Driver
Contract Type: Permanent (40 hours per week)
Location: Ryton on Dunsmore,, Coventry
Shift: Nights (Monday-Friday / 19.00-03.30)
Salary: £41,477.10 per annum
Why choose DHL eCommerce UK?
Want to work for one of the UK's best workplaces? We are proud to announce that DHL eCommerce UK has been recognised as a Best Workplace 2025 and achieved Top Employer accreditation for the 5 th year running. As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to a range of benefits including discount vouchers for restaurants, cinemas, retail outlets, healthcare and much more as well as pension, enhanced family leave, childcare discounts, employee assistance programme and much more!
About the role:
Safely positioning trailers / vehicles in a timely manner as requested by the Control Room.
Ensuring the yard area, including entry and exit points, vehicle wash, weighbridge, fuel islands and walkways, are managed in order for both vehicles and pedestrians to move freely and safely within the yard area.
Promoting best practice and challenge and report on any non-compliance.
Drive company shunt vehicles in a safe and courteous fashion in accordance with the requirements of the site rules;
Report any vehicle accidents to the traffic office;
Report any mechanical defects;
To fuel vehicles and when required to undertake normal collection and delivery duties;
Take all responsible action to ensure the safety and security of vehicles, equipment and goods;
Carry out daily vehicle checks following procedure laid down;
To ensure the safe and efficient movement of vehicles between parking bays and loading bays.
The ideal candidate will have:
LGV Driving Licence
Previous shunting experience
What about career development?
We take every employee's career seriously and believe in realising their full potential. We have dedicated learning and development programmes that are open to every employee and an open working culture where everyone's voice is heard, so you can shape your future career path at DHL eCommerce UK.
What will you need to do next?
If you meet the requirements for this role and are looking for your next career move, submit your application to us along with an up-to-date CV
Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion
As a global company, we see the diversity of our employees as a genuine strength. A strength that we will only really leverage if we ensure that our employees sincerely feel that they can bring their true selves to work every day.
We're committed to attracting the best possible person for every vacancy irrespective of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent, and consistent across the UK.
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