Freightliner Group Ltd

HGV Shunter Driver (Nights)

Freightliner Group Ltd  •  Felixstowe, GB (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, as well as a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market. Freightliner has operations across Europe offering both Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK.

In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.

Job title: HGV Shunter Driver (night shift)

Location: Felixstowe

Position Type: Permanent, full-time

Hours of work: 52.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Why join us?

  • Competitive Salary & Benefits We offer a robust compensation package, including competitive pension scheme, life insurance coverage from day 1 and paid breaks.
  • Career Development and progression: Regular training and career advancement opportunities that propel you forward in a career with us. We offer access to a range of external courses and in-house training sessions to give you opportunities for skill enhancement and role confidence.
  • Award-Winning Safety Culture: Be part of an environment recognised for excellence and innovation in safety.
  • Generous family friendly provision with enhanced maternity and paternity pay. We are proud to be Work180 endorsed employer.
  • Employee well-being and support: Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 24/7, and an employee benefits platform offering discounts and vouchers for a wide range of brands and retailers.

The role

With a new state of art infrastructure and recent investment in VBS and technology we are looking for an individual to support our Shunting Team in Felixstowe.

As an HGV Shunter Driver, you will be responsible for the movement of containers to and from the terminal ensuring compliance with road transport legislation, while upholding our strong health and safety culture where safety is the number one priority.

Key responsibilities

  • Transport containers in and out of the terminal.
  • Drive to a high standard at all times.
  • Conduct daily vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness and safety.
  • Follow safe operating procedures at all times.
  • Provide excellent customer service.

About you

  • Hold a valid LGV Class 1 Driving licence (category CE)
  • Hold a CPC qualification (Driver Qualification Card - DQC)
  • Flexible with working hours
  • Previous shunting experience.
  • Committed to delivering excellent customer service
  • Deep understanding of the importance of health and safety and be committed to always upholding a safe approach to all tasks.

About us

Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, as well as a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market. Freightliner has operations across Europe offering both Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK.

In the UK the Freightliner operates under a number of legal entities including, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.

At the core of all we do are our employees. Their hard work is fundamental to our success and we are equally committed to their growth and safety. Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.

We are eager to welcome the most driven and capable individuals to our award-winning team. Apply today to start your journey with us!

Please be advised that successful appointments are subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.

We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles.

In return we can offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a competitive pension scheme and a rewarding career in an award-winning team.

Freightliner Group Ltd

About Freightliner Group Ltd

We're proud to be forward thinkers, as well as forward movers.

For decades, we've been turning knowledge, ideas and technology into pioneering logistics solutions. Thanks to our dedication and expertise, our ever-advancing intermodal and bulk freight services are some of the most sustainable, efficient, and advanced in the entire industry.

With Intermodal Logistics, we’re proud to offer a uniquely comprehensive service offering. Our end-to-end capability when it comes to the safe and

responsible transportation, delivery and storage of your valued goods makes us the one and only logistics provider you’ll ever need.

You can trust Heavy Haul to transport your largest loads safely, swiftly and sustainably on rail. Nothing can get in the way of our commitment

to responsibly moving your goods with powerful speed and unshakeable security - every single time.

We treat every wagon load as if it were our own, and every journey as another chance to help keep UK businesses and the very fabric of our

infrastructure firmly on track.

Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Birmingham, GB
Year Founded
1965
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