CE Shunter Sherburn in Elmet 1 1
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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 you’re working next, or when your work will die down? Are you an experienced night 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! We’re looking for a full-time, permanent Class 1 HGV Shunter Driver to join us based on our site in Sherburn in Elmet
Pay, benefits and more.
You’ll be working as a Yard Shunter on site. In return for your hard work, we’ll offer you a competitive package.of a basic of £24,623.56 plus an additional £2.93 per hour for unsociable hours. You’ll also have access to a variety of high street discounts, cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension, holiday pay, and many other perks including ongoing training.
What you’ll do on a typical day:
You’ll 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:
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
- CPC and Digital Tacho card
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 (£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 CE Shunter Sherburn in Elmet 1 1 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 £24,624 - £24,624 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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