Job Description

• Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK’s best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Join Our Team as a Full-Time, Permanent Shunter Driver

Are you an experienced Class 1 driver looking for a secure, long-term career with guaranteed hours and excellent earning potential?

If you're tired of the uncertainty of agency work and want the stability of a permanent position with a leading logistics operation, we'd love to hear from you.

We are recruiting for an experienced Shunter Driver to join our Grocery Contract at our busy distribution centre in Goole.

What's In It For You?

• Permanent, Full-Time Contract
• Guaranteed Hours
• £39,177.55 Annual Salary
• 4 On / 4 Off Night Shift Pattern
• Job Security with a Major Tesco Contract
• Supportive and Professional Team Environment
• Career Development Opportunities

Shift Pattern & Salary

• 4 On / 4 Off Nights
  
  18:00 - 06:00
• Salary: £39,177.55 per annum

The Role

As a Shunter Driver, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of trailers across the site. You will be responsible for positioning trailers on loading bays, maintaining operational flow, and supporting the wider transport team to ensure service levels are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely move and position trailers as instructed across the site.
• Ensure trailers are placed on the correct loading bays in a timely manner.
• Use two-way radios to communicate effectively with operational teams.
• Complete all vehicle and trailer safety checks in line with company procedures.
• Report defects, damage, incidents, and accidents promptly.
• Ensure refrigeration units are operating at the correct temperatures.
• Monitor and maintain adequate fuel levels in refrigeration units.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism and teamwork.
• Report any breaches of site speed limits by drivers or subcontractors.
• Ensure parking areas remain organised and operational.
• Report debris, hazards, or site issues to the relevant department.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and hygiene standards.
• Work at all times in accordance with Health & Safety legislation and company policies.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• Full UK Class 1 (C+E) Licence
• Valid Driver CPC
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Previous shunting experience
• Experience operating Terberg shunt vehicles
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced distribution environment
• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Stobart a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• 28 Days paid Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays (An additional 6 days leave after 5 years’ service)
• Fully paid Uniform and PPE including gloves and boots
• Fully paid DCPC training and reimbursement of statutory HGV Driver Medical and Eye Tests up to the value of £100.
• Life assurance from Day 1.
• Death in service, 2 x basic salary after 12 months service, as long as you’re a pension service member.
• 25% discount off food at our Truck Stops.
• Length of Service Recognition Scheme - £250 paid for every Five years’ service.
• Access to the Reward Me Now app offering deals and discounts at over 120 brands.
• Access to Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace, a free to access service, with access to Digital GP Appointments, Mental Health Consultants and annual Health Check.
• Discounted Gym memberships.