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Shunter Driver

Company:The Best Connection Group Limited
Salary:£14.90 - £18.62
Hours:Full-time
Location:Scunthorpe, DN15 8SE
Job type:Temporary
Posting date:23 Jul 2026
Closing date:22 Aug 2026
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Summary

The Best Connection are currently recruiting for Shunter Drivers - Ship-to-Shore Operations (Day Shift)

Location: Flixborough Industrial Estate

Shift: 06:00am - 16:00pm (10-hour shifts)

Pay: £14.90 per hour

⏱ Overtime: £18.62 per hour after 37.5 hours (overtime available)

We are currently recruiting for Shunter Drivers to support ship-to-shore operations, handling steel product movements within a busy industrial environment. This is an excellent opportunity with the potential to secure a permanent position.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for shunting vehicles on-site, transporting steel loads between dockside, yard, and storage areas.

No manual steel handling required - all loading and unloading is completed using forklifts.

✅ Key Responsibilities

  • Safely manoeuvre and shunt vehicles across the site

  • Transport steel loads between ship, yard, and storage areas

  • Position trailers for forklift loading and unloading

  • Carry out basic vehicle checks

  • Follow all site health & safety procedures

Requirements

  • Minimum 7.5T (C1) licence required (Class 1 / C+E preferred)

  • Previous shunting or yard experience desirable

  • Confident operating shunter/tug vehicles on uneven ground

  • Strong awareness of site safety and vehicle movements

  • Reliable and able to commit to day shifts

  • Willing to undergo drug & alcohol testing

What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly rate with enhanced overtime

  • Regular overtime available

  • Consistent 10-hour day shifts

  • Temp-to-perm opportunity

  • No manual handling involved

  • Supportive, fast-paced working environment

Apply Today - Immediate Starts Available

Call: 01724 876111

Text: 07740 406368

Email:

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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