Location: Runcorn, Cheshire
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 03 September 2025
Shunter Driver
Howden Joinery are looking for an experienced Shunter Driver to support our Raunds Distribution site at our Raunds campus in Northamptonshire.
As a Shunter you will systematically improve the operations performance of logistics by essentially managing trailers to ensure that goods can be delivered on time and undamaged.
What will you be doing as a Shunter Driver:
As a shunter you will support the Transport and Warehouse plan as directed by the Transport Supervisor / Yard Supervisor. Once the plan is delivered the job holder will be responsible for the trailers and will work without supervision, ensuring the trailers are moved to the right locations.
The role requires the job holder to undertake responsibilities without direct supervision and demands the use of own initiative, to ensure that trailers are available as and when required. All decisions regarding trailers are the responsibility of the post holder, with any trailer defects or shortages being relayed to their line manager.
The ability to understand and follow instruction is essential. The post holder is required to go through on-site training and ideally have previous experience in Transport / Distribution.
The post holder will also be expected to carry out duties and other reasonable instructions as requested.
What do you need to qualify for the Shunter Driver:
* A current clean Class 1 Driving (LGV C+E) Licence is essential and previous experience of undertaking shunting work would be highly desirable.
Shift Pattern: One week6am-2pm, one week 2pm-10pm (rotation)
What can we offer you:
* Highly competitive salary and bonus
* Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days.
* Subsidised lunch at our on-site canteen
* Staff Discount
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Exceptional Reward and Recognition events
* Ongoing Support & Development
About Us:
Howdens Joinery is the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan, we continue to build on our £2.3 billion sales made last year.
There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.
How to Apply:
We are building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career as a Shunter Driver, then we are keen to hear from you.
Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We're working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.
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