Class 1 Shunter
| Posting date: | 14 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £37,440 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 September 2025 |
| Location: | Bolton, North West, BL2 6PT |
| Company: | Ignition Driver Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 57574499 |
Summary
HGV Class 1 Shunter (C+E) - Bolton - Earn £37k +per annum - Bonus Schemes - Apply Today!
Job Title: HGV Class 1 Shunter (C+E)
Location: Bolton
Pay Rate: £37,440 per annum
Shifts: Sunday to Thursday set shift (17:00 - 02:00)
Ignition Driver Recruitment are looking for reliable, experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our team and play a vital role in keeping the supply chain moving. We are looking for Shunters in Bolton for our client, who is a leading manufacturer and supplier of trade Bathrooms.
What You'll Do:
- Safely operate Class 1 (C+E) vehicles on planned routes between client sites
- Moving trailers/vehicles on & off bays (double & single deck trailers)
- Some warehouse duties required on an adhoc basis
- Loading, unloading, preparing vehicles for loading by removing empty pallets etc
- Driving an FLT to move pallets around
- Conduct daily vehicle checks and complete relevant paperwork
- Maintain vehicles in line with DVSA requirements
- Perform basic repairs and maintenance
- Defect reporting
- Organise the yard
- Coordinate the movement of delivery trucks and vans to optimise loading and unloading processes
- Perform daily yard checks reporting any defects to the transport office
- Ensure timely and accurate deliveries or collections - communicating with all departments in relation to ETA's
What You Need:
- A valid UK HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence
- At least 12 months Class 1 driving experience
- An FLT Licence and previous experience
- A current UK Driver CPC (DCPC) card
- A valid Digital Tachograph card
- Up to 6 points accepted on licence (No DD, DR, CD, TT, IN endorsements)
- A professional attitude and strong communication skills
- the ability to prioritise tasks in a timely manner
- Flexibility when it comes to your working hours to help cover annual leave as and when needed
You must be a UK resident to be considered for this opportunity. We are unable to assist with VISA applications and cannot assist with relocation.
Why Work With Us?
- Weekly pay with competitive rates
- Excellent bonus schemes
- Guaranteed work
- 25 days basic holiday entitlement (33 including bank holidays)
- Comany Pension
- Ongoing work on a set shift pattern
- Supportive team who value our drivers
- Opportunities for ongoing training and upskilling
- 24/7 on-call support if you need us
This role also carries the opportunity to go permanent with the client for the right person.
Apply Today – Drive Your Career Forward With Us!
Job Title: HGV Class 1 Shunter (C+E)
Location: Bolton
Pay Rate: £37,440 per annum
Shifts: Sunday to Thursday set shift (17:00 - 02:00)
Ignition Driver Recruitment are looking for reliable, experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our team and play a vital role in keeping the supply chain moving. We are looking for Shunters in Bolton for our client, who is a leading manufacturer and supplier of trade Bathrooms.
What You'll Do:
- Safely operate Class 1 (C+E) vehicles on planned routes between client sites
- Moving trailers/vehicles on & off bays (double & single deck trailers)
- Some warehouse duties required on an adhoc basis
- Loading, unloading, preparing vehicles for loading by removing empty pallets etc
- Driving an FLT to move pallets around
- Conduct daily vehicle checks and complete relevant paperwork
- Maintain vehicles in line with DVSA requirements
- Perform basic repairs and maintenance
- Defect reporting
- Organise the yard
- Coordinate the movement of delivery trucks and vans to optimise loading and unloading processes
- Perform daily yard checks reporting any defects to the transport office
- Ensure timely and accurate deliveries or collections - communicating with all departments in relation to ETA's
What You Need:
- A valid UK HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence
- At least 12 months Class 1 driving experience
- An FLT Licence and previous experience
- A current UK Driver CPC (DCPC) card
- A valid Digital Tachograph card
- Up to 6 points accepted on licence (No DD, DR, CD, TT, IN endorsements)
- A professional attitude and strong communication skills
- the ability to prioritise tasks in a timely manner
- Flexibility when it comes to your working hours to help cover annual leave as and when needed
You must be a UK resident to be considered for this opportunity. We are unable to assist with VISA applications and cannot assist with relocation.
Why Work With Us?
- Weekly pay with competitive rates
- Excellent bonus schemes
- Guaranteed work
- 25 days basic holiday entitlement (33 including bank holidays)
- Comany Pension
- Ongoing work on a set shift pattern
- Supportive team who value our drivers
- Opportunities for ongoing training and upskilling
- 24/7 on-call support if you need us
This role also carries the opportunity to go permanent with the client for the right person.
Apply Today – Drive Your Career Forward With Us!