HGV Class 1 Port Shunter

3 days ago


Felixstowe Suffolk, United Kingdom TLP Recruitment Full time €19

TLP Recruitment, a trusted logistics recruitment specialist since 1998, has partnered with Britain’s largest port to offer an exceptional shunting opportunity with outstanding benefits

  • Premium Pay Rate: £19.00 Per Hour (PAYE)/ £1,140.00 per week 
  • Guaranteed Work Until June 2025 
  • No Weekend Working 
  • Fixed Shifts: Nights 19:00-07:00 
  • 60 Hours Per Week Two 45-Minute Paid Breaks 
  • Full Training Programme – An opportunity for Drivers New to Container Work

Location: Felixstowe (Accessible from: Ipswich, Colchester, Harwich, Bury St Edmunds, Lowestoft, Diss, and Thetford)

The Role Involves:

  • Operating HGV Class 1 with 40ft port trailer
  • No coupling/uncoupling required
  • Shunting containers throughout the port
  • Supporting rail terminal operations
  • Radio communication with team members

Why This Role?

  • TLP employed driver contracts available for night workers
  • Full PPE provided
  • Access to on-site facilities including break room and canteens
  • Structured training and development
  • Regular work pattern

Essential Requirements:

  • Valid HGV Class 1 Licence
  • Strong communication skills
  • Reliable and punctual approach
  • Comply with Drug & Alcohol testing

Why TLP Recruitment? With a network of branches across East Anglia and the South East, and extensive industry expertise, we're not just another recruitment agency. Our Felixstowe team has deep knowledge of port and logistics recruitment, offering:

  • Established, supportive and friendly Contract/Account and Payroll Team –  all of which have been with TLP for over 10 years, 20 in some cases
  • Offer one-to-one support and regular check-ins, as well as ongoing career support
  • Operational industry experience and professional accreditations including CILT membership
  • Local market expertise

Join the thousands of drivers who've  put their career in the right gear by working for TLP Recruitment Our expert team understand what drivers need and value in their roles.

Ready to secure your future with this premium port opportunity? Contact our specialist Felixstowe team today. 

TLP Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this position you consent to TLP processing and storing your personal data for the purposes of providing you with work finding services. We process your personal data in accordance with data protection laws, which require us to give you a Privacy Statement to explain how we manage your personal data. Our full Privacy Statement is available to view on the TLP website, or it can be provided upon request.


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