HGV Shunter Driver

Are you ready to join a global leader in door manufacturing and be part of an exciting growth journey? JELD-WEN Penrith is hiring a Shunter Driver to join our friendly and supportive team!

About us

Welcome to JELD-WEN Penrith - the European flagship for UK production. With the addition of a new manufacturing line and a broader transformation agenda across the business, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are now looking to recruit an HGV Shunter Driver who will shunt trailers on and off bays and to the external warehouse, assist in loading and general warehouse duties.

Location:

Penrith CA11

Shifts:

Monday to Friday schedule with a rotating 3-shift pattern (6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am)

Great Pay:
Start from £18.68/hour, with shift premiums and enhanced overtime rates

Pay Rates

We've increased our pay to stay competitive and reward your hard work:
 Early Shift (6am-2pm): £18.68/hour

Late Shift (2pm-10pm): £19.81/hour

Night Shift (10pm-6am): £21.58/hour

Your role :
 Daily pre-use checks

Shunt trailers timely & efficiently between locations

Help to strap loads

Liaise with Haulers when required

Work to a loading/unloading schedule

Seal and secure all loaded trailers within the yard

Position trailers to allow safe unloading

Ensure outside bay areas are kept clean and litter free

Be responsible for basic upkeep of shunter vehicle

Check lights, tyres and insides of trailers

Adhere to the company's H&S regulations

What we're looking for:

HGV1 Licence holder

FLT License is desirable but not essential

Strong commitment to a 'Safety First' culture

Ability to work independently to a high standard

Highly motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving

Positive attitude

Excellent team player with strong communication skills

Enjoy outstanding benefits:
 Permanent, full-time contract

Extensive training and access to internal/external courses

Inclusive and friendly work culture

33 days holiday (25 days + 8 bank holidays)

Pension scheme (up to 7.5% employer contribution) & life insurance (6x salary)

Wellbeing support via a dedicated app

Salary sacrifice schemes:
Cycle to work, health cash plan, and more

Staff discounts on JELD-WEN products

Annual bonus, referral rewards, and team events like Fun Family Day

Apply today!

Seize the opportunity to learn, grow, and make a real impact. Join our dynamic team at JELD-WEN Penrith and embark on your journey to becoming a production pro.

Apply now and unlock your potential with JELD-WEN!

About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world.

The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit (url removed) or follow Linked In .

JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of 'America's Best Employers' and by Newsweek as one of the 'World's Most Trustworthy Companies'.

What We Offer

Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages.

JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals' physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.

JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.

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