HGV Class 1 Shunter Driver
| Posting date: | 23 September 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 October 2025 |
| Location: | Middlewich, CW10 0NE |
| Company: | Wincanton |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 13454 |
Summary
PERMANENT ROLE – 4 ON 4 OFF – £34,932.17 PER ANNUM
Class 1 Shunter Drivers are needed as part of our general haulage supply chain for our British Salt contract based out of Middlewich. The role of the shunter driver will be predominately site-based, however if required, assist with other duties including collections and deliveries.
- £34,932.17 per annum
- Start time - 18:00
- Candidates must be flexible
- 12 hours shifts
- Night shift
- 4 on 4 off
- 42.46 hours per week
- £19.78 per hour paid after 184hrs worked per month
- £1.46 per hour night premium
- £21.47 - 6th shift non scheduled
- £26.56 - 7th shift non scheduled
- £26.20 - night out allowance
- 20.5 days holiday including bank holidays
If you are flexible and keen to join our General Haulage team - GET IN TOUCH TODAY!
How will you contribute:
- Site-based role.
- Must be flexible, if required, assist with other duties including collections and deliveries.
- Responsible for the accurate, timely movement and delivery of our customers’ products.
- Adhering to safe working practices to ensure the safety of yourself and others at all times.
- Securing the load of the trailer to ensure products are safely secured to minimise chances of damage.
- Provide excellent customer service at all times and take ownership of customer issues on delivery.
- Carry out multi-drop deliveries within the delivery window in a safe manner when required
- Be aware of the vehicle defects and bring them to the attention of the Transport Office as necessary.
- Attend essential training in order to carry out the Driver role.
- The requirement to complete updates and daily tasks utilising the provided interactive device (PDA).
What will you bring:
- Must have valid in date Class 1 licence
- Must hold a valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC Card)
- Must hold Digital Tachograph card
- Must not have more than 6 points on licence
- Must have minimum 12 months Class 1 driving experience
- Possess excellent customer facing awareness skills
- Good timekeeper and able to work unsupervised
- Enthusiastic and reliable with a commitment to delivering 1st class customer service
- Must have good communication skills and a flexible can-do attitude to work
- Must have a good geographical knowledge
What do we offer:
Our Culture & Benefits
In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.
Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.
Be a part of our values; We’re Thoughtful, We’re Aiming High and We’re Prepared.
Our Commitment
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your application.
Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce
Wincanton champions a diverse workforce
Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of Wincanton's people strategy
If you feel that you have what it takes to support Wincanton in delivering the best service, we would love to hear from you. Please apply by following the links and uploading your CV. We are a fast-moving organisation so we may not always wait until the closing date to review applications. As a result, you should submit your CV as soon as possible.
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