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Posted 01 August, 2026

Class 1 Shunter Driver

365 People
Wolverhampton, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Class 1 Shunter (Nights) Temp to Perm

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    £19.16 per hour (£45,864+ per year)

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    45 guaranteed hours per week

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    9-hour night shifts- 19:00-04:30am

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    Weekly pay once permanent

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Duties include:

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    Onsite trailer shunting using a tug unit (40ft & 44ft trailers)

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    Moving trailers to and from trailer parks and hubs

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    Coupling and de-coupling trailers

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    Completing vehicle and trailer safety checks

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    Pulling trailer curtains

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    Securing loads when required

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    Reporting any defects or damage

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    Scanning trailers and completing movement records

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    Adhering to all driving hours, CPC and site safety regulations

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Requirements:

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    Minimum 2 years' Class 1 (C+E) experience

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    No more than 6 penalty points

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    Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card

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    Experience working in busy yard or site environments

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    Tug trained is desirable, but not essential

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This is an excellent opportunity for a Class 1 driver looking for guaranteed hours and a permanent role after 12 weeks.

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