Class 1 Shunter Driver
Location
Southampton, South East
Job Type
Temp to perm
Hours of work
Fulltime
Salary
£36,000
Job Description:
Looking for steady evening work and a long-term opportunity in logistics?
TLP Recruitment are hiring Class 1 Shunter Drivers for a major logistics operator in Totton, Southampton. You’ll get a fixed evening shift pattern, strong annual pay, and full support from day one, with the chance to go permanent once you’ve proven yourself.
What’s on offer
- £36,000–£39,000 per year
- Sunday–Thursday evenings, 16:30–01:00am
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Company pension & life assurance
- Full training provided (including forklift licence)
- 24/7 employee assistance & support
The role
- Shunt Class 1 vehicles safely around the site for loading/unloading
- Hitch and unhitch trailers, securing loads correctly
- Reverse onto ramps and manage trailer movements in a compact yard
- Complete daily vehicle and trailer checks
- Help with wider yard operations as needed
What we’re looking for
- Class 1 (C+E) licence with CPC & Digi Tacho
- Experience with curtain-sided trailers
- Solid understanding of load security and manual handling
- Reliable, safety-minded, and professional under pressure
This is a structured, hands-on role with clear hours, solid pay, and a real route to a permanent contract with a respected national operator.
Call the Southampton team on 02380 663049 or apply online today.
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