Shunter Driver

Are you a dedicated and safety-focused Shunter Driver who is looking to develop within a reputable organisation. Would you like to join our logistics team at our GXO Rugby site working on the Haier Contract

You’ll be working on a full-time permanent basis, on any 5 out of 7 between the hours of 14:00 – 22:00

 Pay, benefits and more:

As a Class 1 Shunter Driver, you'll receive:

• A salary of £36,148.92
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 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: 

• Safely manoeuvre trailers and containers around the yards, using a Tug Shunter vehicle ensuring smooth and efficient site operations
• Position trailers and vehicles ready for loading and unloading, always maintaining yard organisation
• Carry out daily vehicle and equipment checks, reporting any defects, damage or wear and tear promptly
• Carry out daily yard checks, recoriding locations and number of trailers and demount boxes available for use
• Work closely with warehouse, transport and site teams to ensure health and safety procedures and operational requirement
• Operate counterbalance forklift equipment when required (full training will be provided)

What you need to succeed at GXO: 

• A full EU driving licence with category C+E entitlement
• A valid Driver Qualification Card (Driver CPC)
• Be in possession of a valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Minimum of 2 years driving and/or shunting experience
• No more than 6 current penalty points
• No DR, DG, DD, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT99 endorsements with a conviction date within the previous 5 years

 We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.