Shunter
Are you ready to be part of one of the world’s most iconic drinks brands? We’re looking for a dedicated and safety-focused Shunter Driver to join our logistics team at the Diageo site in Runcorn.
In this crucial role, you’ll be responsible for the safe and efficient movement of trailers across the site, supporting both production and distribution operations. You’ll play a key part in keeping the supply chain flowing smoothly in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.
This is a full-time role based on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, with 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. You’ll work 182 shifts per year, totalling 2,184 hours annually.
Our site operates 24/7, 363 days a year, so flexibility is key.
Occasionally, you may be asked to cover day shifts when needed.
Pay, benefits and more:
- An annual salary of £39,809.68 (including shift allowance)
- Holiday pay and workplace pension
- A 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme
- Access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!
- Access to GXO University – home to a wealth of online training courses, meaning your development never ends!
What you’ll do on a typical day:
- Shunting trailers across the site, including keg loading, small pack end-of-line and between the Diageo packaging plant and the Kammac site
- Coupling and uncoupling trailers using Terberg shunt units
- Supporting production operations by shunting Diageo tankers and trailers for glass and cans
- Maintaining trailer supply for keg and THT operations in line with operational needs
- Completing trailer checks, including keg counts, trailer census at shift start and configuration sheets to ensure accuracy before dispatch
What you need to succeed at GXO:
- HGV C+E driving license
- Valid driver CPC and digital tachograph cards
- No more than six penalty points on your licence (no TT, IN, DD, DR or DG endorsements)
- Previous shunting experience is desirable
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.
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