Driver Shunter

Driver Shunter

Date: 2026-09-27

Location: Kent, Kent, GB, TN24 8PB

Application Deadline: 2026-12-26T11:02:10.14

Company description

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Job description

Are you a Class 1 Shunter Driver looking for either a day or night role with the security of guaranteed full-time hours? Here at GXO, we are looking for a Class 1 Shunters to join our team in Northfleet supporting our customer, Arbex. This is a permanent role, and you will be working 42 hours per week on a 4on,4off shift pattern. Shifts available 06:00-18:00 and 18:00-06:00.

Pay, benefits and more

• You will receive a salary of £35,583.38 (additional £3,231.84 Shift premium and for nights additional £7,033.44 per annum).


• We offer 20 days of holiday per year.


• Flexible dental insurance plans.


• A company sponsored pension scheme.


• A 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and fully comprehensive employee assistance programme.


• Access to our MyBenefits platform, offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!


• Admission to GXO University, our online learning platform enabling you to achieve your career aspirations!

What you'll do on a typical day

• To ensure the TUG unit is safe to operate and monitor H&S of the transport area, report any non-conformances including VOR trailers.


• Effectively manage trailers on and off the bays, both at the RDC and over the mill in line with operational requirements.


• Support all external hauliers for collections/deliveries and any internal movements between site locations.


• Complete all transport area checks in an accurate and timely manner utilising systems and methods as supplied.


• Monitor the usage and allocation of stand trailers.


• Prepare trailers for loading including laying out of straps and pulling curtains.


• Carry out any other duties as required in line with the role.

What you need to succeed

• You must hold a valid Class 1 licence with a minimum of 3 years experience.


• Have a valid Driver Qualification Card (CPC).


• Less than 6 penalty points on licence (No DR, DG, DD, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT99 endorsements with a conviction date within the previous 5 years).


• Shunter Experience preferred.


• Must be able to complete manual handling tasks.


• Good communication skills.

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

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discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more! Admission to GXO University, our online learning platform enabling you to achieve your career aspirations! What youll do on a typical day: To ensure the TUG unit is safe to operate and monitor H&S of the transport area, report any non-conformancesincluding VOR trailers Effectively manage trailers on and off the bays, both at the RDC and over the mill in line with operational requirements. Support all external hauliers for collections / deliveries and any internal movements between site locations. Complete all transport area checks in an accurate and timely manner utilising systems and methods as supplied. Monitor the usage and allocation of stand trailers. Prepare trailers for loading including laying out of straps and pulling curtains. Carry out any other duties as requiredin line with the role. xlzlddp What you need to succeed: You must hold a valid Class 1 licence with a minimum of 3 years
experience Have a valid Driver Qualification Card (CPC) Less than 6 penalty points on licence (No DR, DG, DD, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT99 endorsements with a conviction date within the previous 5 years Shunter Experience preferred Must be able to complete manual handling tasks Good communication skills We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

Company description: Like the look of this opportunity Make sure to apply fast, as a high volume of applications is expected Scroll down to read the complete job description. . Job description: Are you a Class 1 Shunter Driver looking for either a day or night role with the security of guaranteed full-time hours ? Here at GXO, we are looking for a Class 1 Shunters to join our team in Northfleet supporting our customer, Arbex . This is apermanent role, and you will be working42 hoursper week on a 4on,4off shift pattern . Shifts available 06:00-18:00 and 18:00-06:00 Pay, benefits and more: You will receive a salary of £35,583.38 (additional £3,231.84 Shift premium and for nights additional £7,033.44 per annum) We offer 20 days of holiday per year Flexible dental insurance plans A company sponsored pension scheme A 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and fully comprehensive employee assistance programme Access to our MyBenefits platform, offering a variety of high street