🚛 HGV Class 1 Shunter – Newton Abbot Depot 🚛
Looking for flexible work with a friendly and reliable team on a regular basis? We’re recruiting Class 1 Shunters for on-going work in Newton Abbot. This is a great opportunity for drivers seeking up to 5 shifts per week.
As a shunter your role is to ensure timely trailer movements, on and off loading bays and where applicable to deliver a shunt load from one location to another, as instructed, in line with Company standards and operational requirements.
🕒 Shift Pattern:
Days 07:00 - 19:00
Nights 19:00 - 07:00
💷 Pay Rates:
Days £18.10 per hour
Nights £18.60 per hour
🔹 What You’ll Be Doing:
* To place trailers to the required areas as per instructions
* To use two way radios to keep in contact with areas of the operation as necessary
* To ensure you carry out all safety checks, as designated by the company.
* To ensure that you report defects, accident damage and any incidents as soon as they are found.
* To ensure fridges are set at the correct temperature, in line with loaded product temperature requirements.
* To ensure fridge diesel tanks have adequate fuel at all times.
* To always be professional and courteous when communicating with your colleagues.
* Reporting any breaches in speed limits by drivers and sub contractors to the transport department.
* Keeping vehicle parking area layouts as they should be and reporting any issues of debris to the site services team
* Ensure that company standards of hygiene and housekeeping, in your areas of work, are maintained at all times
* To ensure you are working in line with Health & Safety legislation
🔹 What We’re Looking For:
* Valid DIGI and CPC card
* Reliable, enthusiastic, and organised individuals
* Positive attitude and strong work ethic
⏱️ Shift Details:
* Minimum 8 hours per shift
* 30-minute break deducted per shift
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