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HGV Class 1 Driver - Shunter (1400 - 2200 Shift)

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 18 - 19 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

HGV Class 1 Shunter Driver

Location: Peterborough

Temp to perm position. (Permanent pay rates with this client are starting from £20ph)

37.5hrs per week.

8 hour shifts.

Manual work involved.

Pay Rate: £18.25 - £19.00 per hour (DOE)

Tallgrass Recruitment are currently recruiting HGV Class 1 Shunter Drivers on behalf of a leading client within the food production industry based in Peterborough.

This is an excellent opportunity for drivers looking for ongoing, long-term work with fixed shift patterns and immediate starts available.

Available Shifts

  * 14:00 – 22:00

  * 22:00 – 06:00

All shifts are 8 hours per day.

The Role

  * Shunting Class 1 vehicles and trailers around a busy customer site

  * Moving trailers safely between loading bays and designated parking areas

  * Liaising with warehouse and transport teams to ensure smooth site operations

  * Completing vehicle checks and reporting any defects

  * Adhering to all site health and safety procedures

  * Maintaining a professional and safety-focused approach at all times

Please note that this role involves manual duties in addition to shunting responsibilities and applicants must be comfortable carrying out physical work when required.

Pay & Benefits

  * Competitive hourly pay

  * Ongoing work available

  * Weekly pay

  * Fixed shift patterns

  * Immediate starts available

  * Opportunity to work for a well-established food industry client

Requirements

  * Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence

  * Valid CPC Qualification

  * Digital Tachograph Card

  * Previous Class 1 driving experience

  * Previous shunting experience preferred but not essential

  * Maximum of 6 penalty points

  * Good understanding of site safety procedures and vehicle movements

About Tallgrass Recruitment

Tallgrass Recruitment are specialist HGV and Freight recruiters, supporting transport and logistics businesses across the UK with high-quality driving professionals.

To apply or find out more, contact Tallgrass Recruitment on (phone number removed).

Benefits:

  * Company pension

  * Health & wellbeing programme

  * On-site parking

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