HGV Class 1 Shunter
Posted on Jun 30, 2026 by CV-Library
Saint Mellons, South Glamorgan, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£34.5k - £35k Annual
Full-Time
Class 1 Shunter Driver
Location: Cardiff, 1 site only
Permanent
We are currently working with a leading manufacturing company who are looking to expand their team by taking on a permanent Class 1 Shunter Driver in Cardiff for multiple shifts. You will be based in Cardiff and will only travel within that work site.
The successful candidate will ensure that all products are moved around joint sites safely and efficiently, as per the instructions outlaid by the Transport Planning Team. The company offers year on year progression, growth of teams and chances to progress your career, as well as yearly pay rises in line with economy inflation.
You MUST have a Class 1 license
3 Shift Pattern:
Monday to Friday – 3 shift pattern on a weekly rotation (Week 1: mornings 6am – 2pm Week 2: afternoons 2pm – 10pm and Week 3: 10pm – 6am)
Shunter Driver Benefits:
Salary of £34,400
Up to 10% yearly company performance bonus
Permanent, stable role within a growing organisation during an exciting period of expansion
24 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays with Christmas shutdown
Death in Service scheme
Pension, 4% employee + 5% employer
Company Events and long Service Awards, award given from 5 years on in 5 year increments
Free Parking
Free Uniforms, free tea and coffee
Shunter Driver Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for the daily movement of goods around company site
Strap and secure loads on both flatbed and curtain sided vehicles
Performing daily vehicle checks
Movement of products in a safe and efficient manner
Completing all tasks as instructed by the Transport Planner
Following compliance with all EH&S and company procedures
Shunter Driver Essential Experience and licenses:
Experience within a similar Shunter/ Driver role
HGV Class 1 Driving License with no endorsements
Experience of strapping and securing loads on both flatbed and curtain sided vehicles
Must be able to follow instruction, working in a safe manner both on site and on the road
Drivers CPC, Digital Drivers Card
Able to communicate at all levels and work effectively as part of a team, as well as independently and with minimal supervision
Ability to work on multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
Positive and flexible can-do attitude
If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality.
At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.
THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.
THOMAS Professional is proud to be a corporate member of the REC, the recruitment industry's leading professional body.
IND 1
Location: Cardiff, 1 site only
Permanent
We are currently working with a leading manufacturing company who are looking to expand their team by taking on a permanent Class 1 Shunter Driver in Cardiff for multiple shifts. You will be based in Cardiff and will only travel within that work site.
The successful candidate will ensure that all products are moved around joint sites safely and efficiently, as per the instructions outlaid by the Transport Planning Team. The company offers year on year progression, growth of teams and chances to progress your career, as well as yearly pay rises in line with economy inflation.
You MUST have a Class 1 license
3 Shift Pattern:
Monday to Friday – 3 shift pattern on a weekly rotation (Week 1: mornings 6am – 2pm Week 2: afternoons 2pm – 10pm and Week 3: 10pm – 6am)
Shunter Driver Benefits:
Salary of £34,400
Up to 10% yearly company performance bonus
Permanent, stable role within a growing organisation during an exciting period of expansion
24 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays with Christmas shutdown
Death in Service scheme
Pension, 4% employee + 5% employer
Company Events and long Service Awards, award given from 5 years on in 5 year increments
Free Parking
Free Uniforms, free tea and coffee
Shunter Driver Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for the daily movement of goods around company site
Strap and secure loads on both flatbed and curtain sided vehicles
Performing daily vehicle checks
Movement of products in a safe and efficient manner
Completing all tasks as instructed by the Transport Planner
Following compliance with all EH&S and company procedures
Shunter Driver Essential Experience and licenses:
Experience within a similar Shunter/ Driver role
HGV Class 1 Driving License with no endorsements
Experience of strapping and securing loads on both flatbed and curtain sided vehicles
Must be able to follow instruction, working in a safe manner both on site and on the road
Drivers CPC, Digital Drivers Card
Able to communicate at all levels and work effectively as part of a team, as well as independently and with minimal supervision
Ability to work on multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
Positive and flexible can-do attitude
If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality.
At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.
THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.
THOMAS Professional is proud to be a corporate member of the REC, the recruitment industry's leading professional body.
IND 1
Reference: 225311698
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HGV Class 1 Shunter
Posted on Jun 30, 2026 by CV-Library
Saint Mellons, South Glamorgan, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£34.5k - £35k Annual
Full-Time
Class 1 Shunter Driver
Location: Cardiff, 1 site only
Permanent
We are currently working with a leading manufacturing company who are looking to expand their team by taking on a permanent Class 1 Shunter Driver in Cardiff for multiple shifts. You will be based in Cardiff and will only travel within that work site.
The successful candidate will ensure that all products are moved around joint sites safely and efficiently, as per the instructions outlaid by the Transport Planning Team. The company offers year on year progression, growth of teams and chances to progress your career, as well as yearly pay rises in line with economy inflation.
You MUST have a Class 1 license
3 Shift Pattern:
Monday to Friday – 3 shift pattern on a weekly rotation (Week 1: mornings 6am – 2pm Week 2: afternoons 2pm – 10pm and Week 3: 10pm – 6am)
Shunter Driver Benefits:
Salary of £34,400
Up to 10% yearly company performance bonus
Permanent, stable role within a growing organisation during an exciting period of expansion
24 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays with Christmas shutdown
Death in Service scheme
Pension, 4% employee + 5% employer
Company Events and long Service Awards, award given from 5 years on in 5 year increments
Free Parking
Free Uniforms, free tea and coffee
Shunter Driver Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for the daily movement of goods around company site
Strap and secure loads on both flatbed and curtain sided vehicles
Performing daily vehicle checks
Movement of products in a safe and efficient manner
Completing all tasks as instructed by the Transport Planner
Following compliance with all EH&S and company procedures
Shunter Driver Essential Experience and licenses:
Experience within a similar Shunter/ Driver role
HGV Class 1 Driving License with no endorsements
Experience of strapping and securing loads on both flatbed and curtain sided vehicles
Must be able to follow instruction, working in a safe manner both on site and on the road
Drivers CPC, Digital Drivers Card
Able to communicate at all levels and work effectively as part of a team, as well as independently and with minimal supervision
Ability to work on multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
Positive and flexible can-do attitude
If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality.
At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.
THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.
THOMAS Professional is proud to be a corporate member of the REC, the recruitment industry's leading professional body.
IND 1
Location: Cardiff, 1 site only
Permanent
We are currently working with a leading manufacturing company who are looking to expand their team by taking on a permanent Class 1 Shunter Driver in Cardiff for multiple shifts. You will be based in Cardiff and will only travel within that work site.
The successful candidate will ensure that all products are moved around joint sites safely and efficiently, as per the instructions outlaid by the Transport Planning Team. The company offers year on year progression, growth of teams and chances to progress your career, as well as yearly pay rises in line with economy inflation.
You MUST have a Class 1 license
3 Shift Pattern:
Monday to Friday – 3 shift pattern on a weekly rotation (Week 1: mornings 6am – 2pm Week 2: afternoons 2pm – 10pm and Week 3: 10pm – 6am)
Shunter Driver Benefits:
Salary of £34,400
Up to 10% yearly company performance bonus
Permanent, stable role within a growing organisation during an exciting period of expansion
24 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays with Christmas shutdown
Death in Service scheme
Pension, 4% employee + 5% employer
Company Events and long Service Awards, award given from 5 years on in 5 year increments
Free Parking
Free Uniforms, free tea and coffee
Shunter Driver Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for the daily movement of goods around company site
Strap and secure loads on both flatbed and curtain sided vehicles
Performing daily vehicle checks
Movement of products in a safe and efficient manner
Completing all tasks as instructed by the Transport Planner
Following compliance with all EH&S and company procedures
Shunter Driver Essential Experience and licenses:
Experience within a similar Shunter/ Driver role
HGV Class 1 Driving License with no endorsements
Experience of strapping and securing loads on both flatbed and curtain sided vehicles
Must be able to follow instruction, working in a safe manner both on site and on the road
Drivers CPC, Digital Drivers Card
Able to communicate at all levels and work effectively as part of a team, as well as independently and with minimal supervision
Ability to work on multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
Positive and flexible can-do attitude
If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality.
At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.
THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.
THOMAS Professional is proud to be a corporate member of the REC, the recruitment industry's leading professional body.
IND 1
Reference: 225311698
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