7.5 Driver - Shunt Operations
Company
Unitmovements Ltd
Location
Bristol
Employment Hours
Full Time
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£14 Per Hour
Job Requirements/Description
Are you an experienced 7.5T driver looking for a local, non-delivery driving role?
Weekend work involved
Set shifts: Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 8am to 8pm
36 hours per week, 3 days per week
Benefits platform where you can find exclusive discounts and offers on all top brands - including TUI, JD Sports and many many more!
Employee Assistance Program provided through Well Being Solutions. Includes free confidential help and advice for Health and financial matters plus a whole lot more.
Any offer of employment will be subject to the appropriate checks, including at least one satisfactory reference
We're looking for a reliable and safety-conscious Shunt Driver to join our busy delivery operation in Bristol to help keep everything moving smoothly behind the scenes.
What You'll Do:
Shunt 7.5T vehicles/trailers between our clients and our local sites
Support warehouse and yard teams with vehicle positioning
Conduct daily vehicle checks and ensure safety compliance
Maintain accurate movement logs and report any vehicle issues
Ensure all shunting tasks are completed safely and on time
Handling and returning customer returns to the customer service bay and loading bay.
Where required possibly helping out with home deliveries if operational needed
You will need:
Full UK Driving Licence with C1 (7.5T entitlement)
Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
Experience working in a yard or shunting environment preferred
Good awareness of health and safety
Reliable, flexible and team-focused attitude
Right to work in the UK - we do not offer sponsorship
About You:
Common sense and a can-do attitude
Proactive approach to problem solving
Good time management
Good communication skills
Good understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace
Reasonable knowledge of road safety regulations and best practices
Confident with dealing with customer queries.
Due to the required heavy lifting, you will need to have a good level of fitness however there is appropriate equipment to assist when required.
About Us:
We have operated in the UK for over 20 years and our management team all have first-hand experience in all of the delivery roles in our business, so no one will be asking something of you that they won't have done themselves.
Please note that if you do not hear from us within a week of applying, you have not been successful at this time, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early depending on the number of applicants we receive.
Unitmovements Ltd., is a Disability Confident registered employer. We are committed to equal opportunities and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for both our business and customers.
If you require any support in completing your application or during the interview process, then please let us know so we can provide help with the reasonable adjustments you may need.
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 - 48 per week
Benefits:
Free parking
On-site parking
Application question(s):
How many points do you have on your licence?
Have you previously worked for Unitmovements in any capacity?
How would you rate your level of spoken and written English - expert, intermediate or learner? Please note we will automatically decline any applicants who reply with any racist comments.
Why are you looking to leave your current role or if you have already left, why did you leave?
How many years of 7.5 driving experience do you have?
Are there any unspent criminal convictions or cautions we should know about?
Will you be able to provide details of two references?
Licence/Certification:
Full UK Driving Licence with C1 (7.5T entitlement) (required)
Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Weekend work involved
Set shifts: Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 8am to 8pm
36 hours per week, 3 days per week
Benefits platform where you can find exclusive discounts and offers on all top brands - including TUI, JD Sports and many many more!
Employee Assistance Program provided through Well Being Solutions. Includes free confidential help and advice for Health and financial matters plus a whole lot more.
Any offer of employment will be subject to the appropriate checks, including at least one satisfactory reference
We're looking for a reliable and safety-conscious Shunt Driver to join our busy delivery operation in Bristol to help keep everything moving smoothly behind the scenes.
What You'll Do:
Shunt 7.5T vehicles/trailers between our clients and our local sites
Support warehouse and yard teams with vehicle positioning
Conduct daily vehicle checks and ensure safety compliance
Maintain accurate movement logs and report any vehicle issues
Ensure all shunting tasks are completed safely and on time
Handling and returning customer returns to the customer service bay and loading bay.
Where required possibly helping out with home deliveries if operational needed
You will need:
Full UK Driving Licence with C1 (7.5T entitlement)
Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
Experience working in a yard or shunting environment preferred
Good awareness of health and safety
Reliable, flexible and team-focused attitude
Right to work in the UK - we do not offer sponsorship
About You:
Common sense and a can-do attitude
Proactive approach to problem solving
Good time management
Good communication skills
Good understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace
Reasonable knowledge of road safety regulations and best practices
Confident with dealing with customer queries.
Due to the required heavy lifting, you will need to have a good level of fitness however there is appropriate equipment to assist when required.
About Us:
We have operated in the UK for over 20 years and our management team all have first-hand experience in all of the delivery roles in our business, so no one will be asking something of you that they won't have done themselves.
Please note that if you do not hear from us within a week of applying, you have not been successful at this time, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early depending on the number of applicants we receive.
Unitmovements Ltd., is a Disability Confident registered employer. We are committed to equal opportunities and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for both our business and customers.
If you require any support in completing your application or during the interview process, then please let us know so we can provide help with the reasonable adjustments you may need.
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 - 48 per week
Benefits:
Free parking
On-site parking
Application question(s):
How many points do you have on your licence?
Have you previously worked for Unitmovements in any capacity?
How would you rate your level of spoken and written English - expert, intermediate or learner? Please note we will automatically decline any applicants who reply with any racist comments.
Why are you looking to leave your current role or if you have already left, why did you leave?
How many years of 7.5 driving experience do you have?
Are there any unspent criminal convictions or cautions we should know about?
Will you be able to provide details of two references?
Licence/Certification:
Full UK Driving Licence with C1 (7.5T entitlement) (required)
Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Company
Unitmovements Ltd
Location
Bristol
Employment Hours
Full Time
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£14 Per Hour