Are you an experienced 7.5T driver looking for a local, non-delivery driving role?
We’re looking for a reliable and safety-conscious Shunt Driver to join our busy delivery operation at our Avonmouth hub and 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

ROLE PROFILE

This role is responsible for the delivery and collection of goods safely and efficiently using a 7.5-tonne vehicle, ensuring excellent customer service, full legal compliance, and the protection of goods and vehicle at all times.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Driving a 7.5-tonne vehicle in a safe and legal manner, adhering to all traffic laws and regulations.
• Shunt 7.5T vehicles/trailers between our clients and our local sites
• Handling/returning customer returns to the customer service bay and loading bay.
• 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
• Following routes efficiently, potentially using maps or GPS, and adjusting for traffic or unexpected delays
• Communicate effectively with customers and colleagues, always providing a professional and courteous service.
• Comply with UK road traffic laws
• Ensure you have the correct paperwork for the day.
• Liaise with the transport office as/when required.
• Handle goods with care, including fragile, or high-value items.
• Follow company policies relating to vehicle operation, and customer service.
• Represent the company in a professional manner – wearing uniform, professional conduct.
• End of day vehicle check, mileage, fuel
• Carry out multi-drop and/or scheduled deliveries and collections if there is a requirement due to operational needs
• Comply with both Unitmovements and IKEA’s health and safety policies.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: £14.00 per hour
  Expected hours: 40 – 48 per week

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sabbatical
• Transport links

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime

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
Expected start date: 01/07/202