Job Description:

HGV Class 1 Shunter
Location: Newtownabbey
Salary: £13.50 per hour DOE + Overtime
Hours: Monday to Friday | 42.5 hours per week
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a reliable and experienced HGV Class 1 Shunter to join a busy commercial vehicle operation. This is a varied role supporting the workshop through the safe collection, delivery and movement of customer vehicles, ensuring the day-to-day operation runs efficiently.
This position would suit a professional driver with commercial vehicle experience who enjoys a mix of on-road driving and workshop support.

The Role of a HGV Class 1 Shunter

As an HGV Class 1 Shunter, your responsibilities will include:
 

• Collecting and delivering customer HGVs to and from the workshop.
• Safely moving and shunting commercial vehicles around the workshop and yard.
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects.
• Ensuring all vehicle movements are completed safely, efficiently and on time.
• Supporting workshop operations as required.
• Maintaining compliance with all road transport legislation and company procedures.
• Delivering a professional service to customers at all times.
• Working closely with workshop staff to coordinate vehicle movements.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Following all health and safety policies and procedures.

The Ideal Candidate for the HGV Class 1 Shunter

To be considered for this role you should have:
 

• A valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence (essential).
• Previous HGV driving, vehicle collection and delivery or workshop shunting experience.
• A good understanding of commercial vehicle safety and road transport regulations.
• Strong awareness of health and safety within a workshop environment.
• A reliable, punctual and professional approach to work.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

CPC qualification is desirable but not essential, with full training available for the right candidate.

What's on Offer
 

• £13.50 per hour, depending on experience.
• Overtime paid at time and a half.
• Monday to Friday working with no regular weekend shifts.
• Annual attendance bonus of £520, paid at Christmas following a full calendar year's service.
• Company healthcare scheme.
• CPC training and ongoing development with an onsite trainer.
• 21 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Additional annual leave with length of service.
• Stable, permanent employment with long-term career prospects.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.

If you're an experienced HGV Class 1 Shunter looking for a stable, Monday to Friday role with excellent benefits and opportunities for ongoing development, we'd like to hear from you. Call Chris at Kemp on (phone number removed) or apply today with your up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.