Shunter


Company:	GI Group Main Account
Salary:	£21.38 to £27.26 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Preston, PR2 5PH
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	4 Sept 2026
Closing date:	4 Oct 2026

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Summary

HGV Class 1 Shunter Driver (Ongoing) - Immediate Start

Location: Preston (PR2)

Pay Rate: £21.38 per hour (PAYE)*

Overtime Rate: £27.26 per hour after 40 hours

Shift Time: 00:00 - 09:00

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday

*Please note: PAYE rates include advanced holiday pay.

Gi Group are currently recruiting an experienced

HGV Class 1 Shunter Driver to work on-site with one of our well-known parcel delivery clients based in

Preston (PR2)

Duties for Class 1 Shunter will include:

Shunting trailers between the main site and off-site parking locations

Completing a small number of customer collections as required

Conducting vehicle pre-checks and reporting any defects/maintenance issues

Ensuring safe, timely movement of trailers in line with site rules and schedules

Complying with transport regulations and company policies

Driver Requirements

To be considered, you must have:

Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence

Previous shunting experience (essential)

Driving experience in a similar role (preferred)

Strong attention to detail and a safety-first approach

Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team

To apply, please call our office on 01924 666224 or email

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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