Shunter Driver Location – Gateshead Job Type : Monday – Friday Employment: Full Time - Permanent Salary : £34,000 What’s on offer? 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays plus option to buy and sell 4 days Company pension Private healthcare – upgrade to include immediate family £1,000 referral programme Life assurance – 3 x salary GIP (Group Income Protection) Xmas vouchers What You’ll Be Doing: Your responsibilities will include a variety of tasks that make every day unique and engaging: Take on yard shunting, workshop shunting, and collect & deliver trailers, ensuring efficient and timely transportation. Present our TIP assets for MOT testing on an onsite ATF lane and perform voluntary brake testing, ensuring top-notch standards. Take on yard shunting and workshop shunting tasks and interact with DVSA personnel and other partners on the ATF lane. Get hands-on with forklift duties and assist with minor trailer repairs, playing a key role in our workshop operations. Accurately manage compliance details and maintain safe, lawful, and efficient operation of company vehicles. Engage in all necessary training, gaining valuable skills and knowledge. Demonstrate our core values and provide high-level customer service in all interactions. Be proactive in spotting potential business growth areas and share your insights with managers. What You’ll Bring to the Team: We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, driven, and ready to make an impact. Here’s what you’ll need: HGV Class 1 Licence : A must-have for the role Forklift Licence : Highly desirable, but we’re open to investing in your development. Great Communication : A positive, clear communicator who thrives in a team environment. Tech-Savvy : Basic computer knowledge to handle relevant documentation with precision. Customer-Focused : An individual who is service-oriented and shares our commitment to excellence. Organised & Efficient : Strong organisational skills to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Proactive Mindset : Self-motivated and able to work independently when needed, always looking for ways to contribute positively. Why Join Us? We are a company that values its people and invests in their future. As a Shunter Driver, you'll not only take on an essential role but also have opportunities for growth and development in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. If you’re ready to be part of a team that makes a difference and enjoys the excitement of a varied and fulfilling role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and start your journey with us We believe diversity drives innovation. The variety of nationalities, cultures, religions and ethnic backgrounds enrich our workforce by bringing together new ideas, innovations and thinking styles that lead to business success. Integrity, honesty and ethical behavior are at the core of our business. When we have a vacancy, we welcome everyone who has the potential, skills, commitment and honest way of working into our TIP family.