HGV Shunter Driver

Do you want to work for a leading global manufacturer of doors? JELD-WEN Penrith is now looking for an HGV Shunter Driver to join our friendly team!

Why JELD-WEN?

Competitive pay: £16.25 - £18.77 per hour with shift premiums and enhanced overtime rates

Immediate Start: Begin your new role right away

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent Monday to Friday schedule with a rotating 3-shift pattern (6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am)

Skill Development: Gain hands-on experience and grow your expertise in a supportive environment.

Your role:

• Daily pre-use checks
• Shunt trailers timely & efficiently between locations
• Liaise with Haulers when required
• Work to a loading/unloading schedule
• Seal and secure all loaded trailers within the yard
• Position trailers to allow safe unloading
• Ensure outside bay areas are kept clean and litter free
• Be responsible for basic upkeep of shunter vehicle
• Check lights, tyres and insides of trailers
• Adhere to the company’s H&S regulations

What we’re looking for:

• HGV1 Licence holder
• FLT License is desirable but not essential
• Strong commitment to a 'Safety First' culture
• Ability to work independently to a high standard
• Highly motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Positive attitude
• Excellent team player with strong communication skills

Outstanding benefits:

• Permanent, full-time contract
• Extensive training and access to internal/external courses
• Inclusive and friendly work culture
• 33 days holiday (25 days + 8 bank holidays)
• Pension scheme (up to 7.5% employer contribution) & life insurance (6x salary)
• Wellbeing support via a dedicated app
• Salary sacrifice schemes: Cycle to work, health cash plan, and more
• Staff discounts on JELD-WEN products
• Annual bonus, referral rewards, and team events like Fun Family Day.

Apply today!

Seize the opportunity to learn, grow, and make a real impact. Join our dynamic team at JELD-WEN Penrith now and unlock your potential with JELD-WEN!

About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. 

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow LinkedIn.

JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Best Employers’ and by Newsweek as one of the ‘World’s Most Trustworthy Companies’. 

What We Offer

Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. 

JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.

JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.
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