Shunter Driver
Location: Totton, Southampton
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Sunday to Thursday, 16:30–01:00)
Salary: £36,000 – £39,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Drive your career forward with a company that goes the extra mile.
TLP are recruiting on behalf of a leading UK provider of bonded warehousing and specialist logistics services tailored to the travel retail sector. Serving airports, airlines, cruise lines, ferry operators, and global brand owners, our client is trusted to handle complex requirements in storage, stock management, consolidation, and distribution across the UK, Europe, and beyond.
They are now looking for a dedicated and safety-conscious Shunter Driver to join their team at their site in Totton, Southampton.
The Role – Shunter Driver
As a Shunter Driver, your responsibilities will include:
* Moving vehicles onsite for loading and unloading
* Hitching/unhitching trailers, securing loads, and managing curtain-sided trailers
* Reversing vehicles onto ramps within a compact yard space
* Carrying out vehicle and trailer checks, reporting any issues
* Supporting loading activities and general yard duties (forklift training provided)
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone reliable, professional, and team-oriented, with the following:
* Full UK driving licence with HGV C+E (Class 1) entitlement
* Valid CPC and digital tachograph card
* Experience with curtain-sided trailers
* Knowledge of load safety and manual handling best practices
* Good communication skills and a proactive attitude
* Physically fit and willing to complete a criminal record check
* No more than 6 penalty points on your licence
What’s in It for You?
* Competitive salary between £36,000 and £39,000
* 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
* Overtime available
* Life assurance and company pension scheme
* Long-term permanent employment
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme
* Modern vehicle fleet and company uniform provided
* Onsite parking
This is an excellent opportunity to join a secure and forward-thinking logistics business in a long-term, rewarding role