Driver Hire Bedford and Huntingdon
Class 1 Shunter & Yardsman
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Job details
Langport, Somerset
Posted on 11 October 2026
32200-40000 USD / Year
Job Ref: 125/00791
Salary: £32,200.00 - £40,000.00 per year
Location
Langport
Salary Equivalent
£32,240 – £40,300 per year, depending on hours worked
Hours
8–10 hour shifts
Start Time
Between 9:00am and 10:00am
Pay
Weekly PAYE
Driver Hire is currently recruiting an experienced Class 1 Shunter Driver and yardsman for an ongoing role based in Langport. You will also be required to operate a forklift as part of the role.
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This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, with the permanent position available once the required training has been successfully completed.
The Role
You will be carrying out Class 1 shunting duties on site, along with forklift duties, working approximately 8–10 hours per shift with start times between 9:00am and 10:00am.
- 40 hours per week – £620 gross / £32,240 per year
- 50 hours per week – £775 gross / £40,300 per year
Requirements
- Full UK Class 1 (C+E) licence
- Forklift certificate
- Minimum 2 Years’ Class 1 Driving Experience
- Confident manoeuvring and shunting articulated vehicles
- Reliable and professional approach
- Good understanding of vehicle safety and site procedures
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What We Offer
- Weekly pay
- Regular 8–10 hour shifts
- Daytime start times
- Ongoing work
- Temp-to-perm opportunity following successful training
- Potential annual earnings of £32,240–£40,300, depending on hours worked
Apply today if you are an experienced Class 1 driver looking for a stable, ongoing role in the Langport area.
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