HGV Shunter Driver

Company overview

Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, as well as a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market. Freightliner has operations across Europe offering both Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK. In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.

Job title:

HGV Shunter Driver (Days)

Location:

Felixstowe Position Type:
Permanent, full-time Hours of work: 55 hours per week, Monday – Friday. Overtime & weekend work available

• Competitive
  
  Salary & Benefits:
  
  We offer a robust compensation package, including competitive pension scheme, life insurance coverage from day 1, paid breaks, additional shunting bonuses.
• Career Development and progression:
  Regular training and career advancement opportunities that propel you forward in a career with us. We offer access to a range of external courses and in-house training sessions to give you opportunities for skill enhancement and role confidence. All training including DCPC uploads are paid.
• Award-Winning Safety Culture:
  Be part of an environment recognized for excellence and innovation.
• Generous family friendly provision with enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• We are proud to be Work
  180 endorsed employer.
• Employee well-being and support:
  Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 24/7, employee benefits platform offering discounts and money off vouchers for a variety of brands and shops.

The role With a fleet of top spec, modern luxury vehicles and recent investment in technology we are looking for the right individual to join our team in Felixstowe. As an HGV Shunter Driver you will be responsible for transporting containers in a timely manner, all while sharing our culture and belief of health and safety being the number one priority.

Current and valid Class 1 UK driving licence (maximum of 6 penalty points) Full CPC qualification (DQC card) Minimum 1 year’s driving experience Flexibility with working hours Good comprehension of written and spoken English Strong understanding of health and safety, with a commitment to maintaining a safe approach in all tasks It’s great, but not required, if you:
Have previous shunting experience.

In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including Freightliner Group Ltd, Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, Pentalver Cannock Ltd, and Freightliner Maintenance Ltd. Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, as well as a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market.

Freightliner has operations across Europe offering both Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK. At the core of all we do are our employees. Their hard work is fundamental to our success and we are equally committed to their growth and safety. Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.

We are eager to welcome the most driven and capable individuals to our award-winning team.

DBS check will be conducted for successful appointments. We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles. In return we can offer competitive pay,…