HGV Shunter Driver
Date: Feb 17, 2026
Location: Penrith, GB, CA11 9EH
Company: Jeld-Wen Inc.
Are you ready to join a global leader in door manufacturing and be part of an exciting growth journey? JELD-WEN Penrith is hiring Shunter Drivers to join our friendly and supportive team!
About us
Welcome to JELD-WEN Penrith – the European flagship for UK production. With the addition of a new manufacturing line and a broader transformation agenda across the business, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are now looking to recruit an HGV Shunter Driver who will shunt trailers on and off bays and to the external warehouse, assist in loading and general warehouse duties.
Location: Penrith CA11
Shifts: Monday to Friday schedule with a rotating 3-shift pattern (6am–2pm, 2pm–10pm, 10pm–6am)
Great Pay: Start from £18.00/hour, with shift premiums and enhanced overtime rates
JELD-WEN Penrith continues to offer competitive rates of pay, with rates adjusted to reflect current standards:
Early Shift (6am–2pm): £18.00/hour
Late Shift (2pm–10pm): £19.08/hour
Night Shift (10pm–6am): £20.79/hour
Your role:
1. Daily pre-use checks
2. Shunt trailers timely & efficiently between locations
3. Help to strap loads
4. Liaise with Haulers when required
5. Work to a loading/unloading schedule
6. Seal and secure all loaded trailers within the yard
7. Position trailers to allow safe unloading
8. Ensure outside bay areas are kept clean and litter free
9. Be responsible for basic upkeep of shunter vehicle
10. Check lights, tyres and insides of trailers
11. Adhere to the company’s H&S regulations
What we’re looking for:
12. HGV1 Licence holder
13. FLT License is desirable but not essential
14. Strong commitment to a 'Safety First' culture
15. Ability to work independently to a high standard
16. Highly motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving
17. Positive attitude
18. Excellent team player with strong communication skills
Enjoy outstanding benefits:
19. Permanent, full-time contract
20. Extensive training and access to internal/external courses
21. Inclusive and friendly work culture
22. 33 days holiday (25 days + 8 bank holidays)
23. Pension scheme (up to 7.5% employer contribution) & life insurance (6x salary)
24. Wellbeing support via a dedicated app
25. Salary sacrifice schemes: Cycle to work, health cash plan, and more
26. Staff discounts on JELD-WEN products
27. Annual bonus, referral rewards, and team events like Fun Family Day
Apply today!
Seize the opportunity to learn, grow, and make a real impact. Join our dynamic team at JELD-WEN Penrith and embark on your journey to becoming a production pro.
Apply now and unlock your potential with JELD-WEN!
For any questions, please contact our Talent Team at:
About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.
JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit or follow .
JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Best Employers’ and by Newsweek as one of the ‘World’s Most Trustworthy Companies’.
What We Offer
Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages.
JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.
JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.
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