Menu

Class 1 Shunter

Job details
Posting date: 19 September 2025
Salary: £16.91 to £30.11 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 19 October 2025
Location: Hinckley, Midlands, LE10 3FF
Company: Ignition Driver Recruitment
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 57936000

Apply for this job

Summary

Class 1 Shunter – Hinckley – Earn £16.91 to £30.11 p/h – Full Time - Immediate Start – Apply Now!

Ignition Driver Recruitment are looking for Class 1 Shunter in Hinckley to work with our client, who is one of the UK's leading parcel distribution companies.

You must have your Class 1 driving licence and previous experience working as a Shunter would be preferrable to be considered for this role. Full training will be provided.

Employee Benefits:
Competitive Salary: £16.91 to £30.11 per hour
Immediate Starts: Begin earning immediately
Weekly Pay: Payday every Friday
Overtime Opportunities: Boost your earnings
Excellent Facilities:

- Comfortable break areas
- Vending machines
- Subsidised on-site canteen
- Free, secure car parking

Career Growth: Excellent opportunities

Roles & Responsibilities:

- Shunting Class 1 vehicles around the yard
- Moving trailers
- Industry standard vehicle checks

You must have a strong knowledge of H&S requirements and be a proactive person.

Working Hours:
Full-time hours (5 out of 7 shifts - possibly working on a 4 on 4 off rota - PM shifts starting between 17:00 and 18:00 and finished between 04:00 and 06:00)

As a professional Driver, you will be up to date with the WTD regulations and be able to monitor and keep your working hours accordingly.

About you:
You will have your Class 1 Driving Licence and at least 12 months experience driving commercially. You must also have your UK DCPC card and a valid Digi-tacho card. Our client may accept up to 6 points on your licence, but we can not accept DD, TT, DR, CD, IN endorsements.

Ideally, you will have previous experience working as a Shunter, but full training can be provided.

You will be a UK resident and will be able to travel to and from the site for your shift. We are unable to assist with VISA applications and cannot assist with relocation.

Interested?
If you are looking for a new opportunity and you have your Class 1 licence and previous experience, why not click to apply today?

Apply for this job