Overview
Shunter Driver — Location: Gateshead • Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent • Working Hours: Monday - Friday - 45hrs • Salary: up to £34,000pa
Why Join Us?
At TIP, we’re proud to be a Great Place to Work Certified company and a market leader in providing transportation and logistics solutions across Europe.
We offer one of the most attractive benefits packages in the industry, including:
* £1,000 Referral Scheme: Refer a top-notch technician and earn £1,000.
* Private Healthcare for You & Your Loved Ones: Private healthcare extended to your immediate family.
* Pension & Financial Security: Company pension, life assurance at 3x your salary, and Group Income Protection (GIP).
* Seasonal Rewards & Recognition: High street Christmas vouchers during the festive season.
What You’ll Be Doing
Your responsibilities include a variety of tasks that support efficient operations:
* Take on yard shunting, workshop shunting, and collect & deliver trailers, ensuring efficient and timely transport.
* Present TIP assets for MOT testing on an onsite ATF lane and perform voluntary brake testing to required standards.
* Engage in yard shunting and workshop shunting tasks and interact with DVSA personnel and other partners on the ATF lane.
* Operate forklift duties and assist with minor trailer repairs as part of workshop operations.
* Accurately manage compliance details and maintain safe, lawful, and efficient operation of company vehicles.
* Engage in necessary training to gain skills and knowledge.
* Demonstrate core values and provide high-level customer service in all interactions.
* Be proactive in spotting potential business growth areas and share insights with managers.
What You’ll Bring to the Team
We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, driven, and ready to make an impact. Requirements include:
* HGV Class 1 Licence (required)
* Forklift Licence (desirable, but there is room for development)
* Great Communication with strong teamwork and clarity
* Tech-Savvy with basic computer skills for documentation
* Customer-Focused with a service orientation
* Organised & Efficient with ability to manage multiple priorities
* Proactive Mindset with the ability to work independently when needed
Take the next step in your career and join our exceptional team where hard work is rewarded and wellbeing is prioritized. Experience why TIP is a market leader and a Great Place to Work Certified company. Apply today!
We believe diversity drives innovation. We welcome everyone who has the potential, skills, commitment and honest work ethic into our TIP family.
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