Shunter, East Leake British Gypsum
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Position Overview & Specifications
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Logistics done differently.
Are you an HGV driver fed up with not knowing when youβre working next, or when your work will die down? Are you an experienced yard shunter looking for work in a stable industry during these strange times?? If you answered yes, then look no further - XPO Logistics is recruiting! Weβre looking for a full-time, permanent Class 1 HGV Shunter Driver to join us based on our site i East Leake.
You bring the commitment and we will provide the training.
Pay, benefits and more.
Monday to Friday AM Shifts
Pay Rates:
Β£11:61 P/H
What youβll do on a typical day:
- You will be working on the AM shift pattern
- You will be loading trailers and securing goods safely
- Full training will be given
- You will work in a safe manner at all times
- Youβll be performing trailer movements in our busy regional yard
- You will be driving a Tug on-site so previous experience would be an advantage
- All work is yard based, no road work is expected
- You must have shunting experience as some manoeuvres are in confined spaces
What you need to succeed at XPO:
- Must be flexible in working hours
- No experience needed,full training will be given
- Ideally LGV / HGV C+E / Class 1 Entitlement on your licence
- If a trained yard shunter without HGV Class 1, we will look to upskill your current licence
- No more than 6 points, with no DD or DR endorsements present
Be part of something big.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Shipping & Trucking
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Shunter, East Leake British Gypsum roles across XPO's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Shipping & Trucking.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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