HGV Class 1 Shunter Driver

Menzies Distribution Solutions is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Shunter Driver for their Ellesmere Port depot, offering an annual salary of £36,234.62. The role involves supporting daily deliveries across the Northern region, with a shift pattern of 4 nights on and 4 off, averaging 42 hours per week. Key responsibilities include loading and unloading trailers, conducting vehicle safety checks, and ensuring secure loads. Candidates must hold a full HGV Class 1 licence and demonstrate reliability and flexibility. The company values inclusivity and offers a pension scheme and employee assistance programme.

Salary: £36,234.62 – 36,234.62 per year
Reference: 12385
HGV Class 1 Shunter Driver
Menzies Distribution Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced HGV Class 1 Shunter Driver to work for our Ellesmere Port depot. The main purpose of the role will be to support with daily deliveries to new and existing customers across the Northern region.
The Details
Salary: £36234.62 Annual, £16.59 Per Hour
Shift: 4 On/4 Off Nights
42 Hours Average Per Week
Start/Finish Times: 17:00 – 05:00 & 18:00 – 06:00
Monthly Pay
20 Days Holiday Per Annum excluding Bank Holidays
HGV Shunter Duties:
Supporting the depot by loading & unloading onsite trailers
To carry out vehicle and trailer safety checks prior to commencement of shift complying with appropriate documentation and procedures
Ensure vehicle load is safe, secure and correctly positioned
Correctly check and accept load documentation and delivery paperwork
Correctly check in any returned goods and ensure paperwork is accurate
Operate vehicle safely, ensuring driver actions do not endanger self or other road users
Undertake any other reasonable job instruction to support the supply of a quality service to the customer
Ratchet, Strap & corner management duties.
HGV Shunter Requirements:
Self motivated individual
Dedicated flexible and reliable
Full HGV Class 1 license entitlement
Benefits:
Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance Program
INCLUSION
Menzies Distribution Solutions is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment, where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We seek to recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work, and encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best, they can be, which is what makes us strong as a business with an increasingly agile workforce.