Driver, General Labor, Transportation

Job in Greater London, London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK

Listing for: 24-7 Recruitment Services

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-18

Job specializations:

Transportation
General Labor, CDL

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 39000 - 41000 GBP Yearly GBP 39000.00 41000.00 YEAR

Job title:

Shunter Driver – HGV Class 1

Ad-hoc and Temporary cover

Location:

London SS17 PAYE rates & work schedule:

Nights 18:00-06:00 – £28.66

We are looking for a reliable Shunter to join our team at the DHL London Gateway.

Key Responsibilities

As a vital part of our yard operations, you will ensure the warehouse flow remains seamless:

Trailer Movement:
Safely moving trailers between holding bays and warehouse doors.
Coupling/Uncoupling:
Connecting/disconnecting trailers, including air lines and landing gear.
Safety Checks:
Performing thorough inspections for defects before any trailer movement.
Yard Efficiency:
Maintaining an organized site to minimize risk and maximize loading speed. Requirements
Licence:
Valid HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) is required.
Experience:

Previous shunting or TUG experience is highly preferred.
Mindset: A “safety-first” approach and the ability and flexibility to work the required shifts. There are possibilities for short notice shift availability or long-term plan.
Immediate start – assessments Monday to Friday between 08:00-16:00

HGV Class 1 driver will require:

Hold valid appropriate License (C+E)
No more than 6 points (No DD’s, DR’s, TT’s or IN’s)
Hold valid Tacho and CPC cards
At least 6 months road experience required.
WH2

HGV

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