Fleet Shunter

Fleet Base Shunter

Working location:
Chalgrove, Oxfordshire

Weekly hours: 7:30 to 16:00, Monday to Friday

Role type:
Permanent, full time

As a Fleet Vehicle Shunter, you will manoeuvre HGV vehicles around our Chalgrove maintenance facility and facilitate the movement of fleet vehicles to operational and maintenance facilities within the Southeast of England, as required by the Operations Department. This role is ideal for drivers who value a reliable routine and a supportive work environment. If you’re ready to enjoy a consistent weekday schedule and contribute to a well‑run fleet operation, we’d love to hear from you.

The primary daily duties will be the manoeuvring of HGV vehicles at and between our various company premises, requiring a careful, considerate, and detailed approach. When not driving, the role will also entail supporting the fleet with various other duties such as:

• Full compliance with vehicle safety checks in line with road traffic requirements
• Effective communication with all team members
• Refuelling of vehicles using company fuelling facility
• Minor maintenance tasks such as bulb changes and reporting faults
• Coupling and uncoupling of trailers as required
• Any other duties deemed appropriate, such as yard cleanliness
• Forklift truck operation (subject to training/qualification)

All employees are expected to contribute and participate in work activities in line with our management system to ensure the continual improvement of our business.

• A HGV1 / LGV C+E driving licence
• Excellent driving skills (particularly within confined spaces) with a clean driving record
• Proven experience as a commercial driver (shunting and/or driving)
• A Digital Tachometer card
• A full CPC licence
• A polite and respectful manner
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
• An ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Gravity Media is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome a diverse range of applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.