Shunter Driver

Shunter Driver Location: Totton, Southampton Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Sunday to Thursday, 16:3001:00) Salary: £36,000 £39,000 per annum Contract: Permanent Drive your career forward with a company that goes the extra mile. TLP are recruiting on behalf of a leading UK provider of bonded warehousing and specialist logistics services tailored to the travel retail sector. Serving airports, airlines, cruise lines, ferry operators, and global brand owners, our client is trusted to handle complex requirements in storage, stock management, consolidation, and distribution across the UK, Europe, and beyond. They are now looking for a dedicated and safety-conscious Shunter Driver to join their team at their site in Totton, Southampton. The Role Shunter Driver As a Shunter Driver, your responsibilities will include: Moving vehicles onsite for loading and unloading Hitching/unhitching trailers, securing loads, and managing curtain-sided trailers Reversing vehicles onto ramps within a compact yard space Carrying out vehicle and trailer checks, reporting any issues Supporting loading activities and general yard duties (forklift training provided) What Were Looking For Were seeking someone reliable, professional, and team-oriented, with the following: Full UK driving licence with HGV CE (Class 1) entitlement Valid CPC and digital tachograph card Experience with curtain-sided trailers Knowledge of load safety and manual handling best practices Good communication skills and a proactive attitude Physically fit and willing to complete a criminal record check No more than 6 penalty points on your licence Whats in It for You? Competitive salary between £36,000 and £39,000 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Overtime available Life assurance and company pension scheme Long-term permanent employment Access to Employee Assistance Programme Modern vehicle fleet and company uniform provided Onsite parking This is an excellent opportunity to join a secure and forward-thinking logistics business in a long-term, rewarding role.

Location: Southampton, South East, GB

Posted Date: 7/14/2025