HGV Class 1 Shunter Weekend

Job details

Posted Wednesday 08 April 2026
Salary £15.80 - £45.19 per hour
Location Plymouth
Job type Temporary
Discipline Shunter
Reference 364
Recruiter Name Natasha Nicole

Drivers required: WEEKEND SHUNTER

LOCATION: Plymouth, PL6 8LH

Apply Now – Join our team and start earning competitive rates in Plymouth with a leading logistics operation supporting Evri.

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RATES:  HGV Class 1 Weekend Shunter

Pre-Parity (First 12 Weeks)

  • Days (03:00 – 14:59): £15.80 per hour
  • Nights (15:00 – 02:59): £17.29 per hour

 Enhanced Rates:

  • Bank Holidays: up to £25.94 per hour
  • Super Weekend: up to £34.58 per hour

Parity (After 12 Weeks)

  • Days: £16.59 per hour
  • Nights: £18.07 per hour

Overtime (after 40 hours):

  • Days: £24.87 per hour
  • Nights: £27.12 per hour

Premium Rates:

  • Bank Holidays: up to £45.19 per hour
  • Super Weekend: up to £36.15 per hour

PAYE Holiday inclusive rates available

HG Recruitment are hiring a CLASS 1 HGV DRIVER (SHUNTER – WEEKENDS) for a long-term, high-value client in the Plymouth area. APPLY NOW

This is a part-time weekend shunting role, supporting yard operations at a busy parcel depot.

  • Saturday: Approx. 8 hours
  • Sunday: Approx. 4 hours

You will be responsible for moving trailers within the yard and supporting the smooth running of depot operations.

DUTIES:

  • Shunting trailers safely within the yard
  • Positioning vehicles onto loading bays
  • Supporting loading/unloading operations
  • Conducting vehicle checks and reporting defects
  • Maintaining site safety at all times
  • Working closely with transport and warehouse teams

If you are a Professional HGV Class 1 Driver in the Plymouth area, click APPLY NOW

Benefits

  • Ideal weekend role for additional income
  • Consistent weekly shifts
  • Ongoing, stable work
  • Pension scheme
  • 24/7 support from a dedicated team
  • Full induction provided
  • Driver portal access

Requirements:

  • HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence
  • Valid Digi Tacho & CPC cards
  • Maximum 6 points (minor endorsements only)
  • Previous shunting experience preferred
  • Strong understanding of yard safety
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Flexible attitude and good communication skills

About HG Recruitment

Decades of experience in the supply chain, HG has a strong well-established reputation. Offering great job opportunities within transport & logistics. With a nationwide footprint, our manned service is available 24/7, trusted to always match you with the right job. Click APPLY NOW & join our winning team.

HG are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and will never charge a fee for our work finding solutions. Members of disability confident, should you require specialist assistance to support you in the application process our team of supportive operatives will always be on hand to support you one to one.  We have a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment, as defined by the Equality Act 2010, and we take proactive steps to prevent it.

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