HGV 1 Shunter Driver

Company: Resourcing Group
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Job Description:

HGV 1 Shunter Driver (nights)

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Location: Banbury

We are recruiting an experienced HGV Class 1 Shunter Driver to join our client’s transport operation on a temp to perm basis. Full time 48 hours per week.

This role is ideal for a reliable and safety-conscious driver with a minimum of 6 months’ HGV Class 1 driving experience, who is confident manoeuvring vehicles around a busy yard and positioning trailers safely on and off loading bays.

Pay Rates

  • £18.50 – £23.00 per hour PAYE

Working Hours

  • 48 hours per week

  • Monday to Friday or Sunday to Thursday

  • 18:00 – 03:30

  • Overtime available

Key Responsibilities

  • Safely shunting HGV Class 1 vehicles around the yard and positioning trailers on and off loading bays.

  • Parking vehicles safely and ensuring they are ready for departure.

  • Checking vehicle refrigeration units and freezer thermostats, reporting any faults promptly.

  • Ensuring refrigeration units are set to the correct temperature and maintaining food safety and chill chain standards.

  • Reporting vehicle damage, health and safety concerns, and any issues with the working environment.

  • Maintaining regular communication with the Transport Department via handheld radio to ensure vehicles are available when required.

  • Occasionally collecting vehicles from workshops and supporting the trunking operation when required.

  • Completing other ad hoc duties as needed.

Requirements

  • Valid HGV Class 1 driving licence.

  • A strong commitment to health and safety.

  • Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a transport team. xwwtmva

  • A reliable, flexible and safety-conscious approach to work.

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Posted: October 24th, 2026