HGV 1 Shunter Driver

  • Job Reference: 128/00825
  • Date Posted: 2 April 2026
  • Employer: Driver Hire Perth
  • Location: Perth, Perth & Kinross
  • Salary: £15.69 to £16.25 Per Hour
  • Job Type: Contract

Job Description

Driver Hire Perth are recruiting for a Class 1 Shunter Driver to join our Perth based client. This role offers a mix of dayshifts and backshifts, with the opportunity to move into full-time work for the right candidate. You'll be working with a well-established national logistics company, responsible for moving trailers around the yard and assisting with site shunting operations.


This is primarily a yard-based role, with most movements being short distance, making it ideal for drivers who prefer minimal road driving.


Full Terberg training will be provided.


The Class 1 HGV Driver will need:




  • Category C+E entitlement on your UK driving licence

  • Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph

  • No more than 6 points on your licence

  • No major endorsements (including DD, DR, or CD)

  • Previous shunting experience preferred but not essential


Shift Times:




  • Dayshift: 06:00 start

  • Backshift: 13:30 start


Pay Rates (PAYE - inclusive of holiday pay):




  • Dayshift: £15.69 per hour

  • Backshift: £16.25 per hour


Interested?
If you are a Class 1 HGV Driver looking for an immediate start, please apply today with your CV and we'll be in touch to get things moving. Alternatively, you can call a member of our team on 01738 505 555 for a confidential chat.


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