Tug Driver

Tug Driver

Sunderland

£13.11 - £26.97 per hour

We're hiring Tug Drivers for a leading automotive manufacturer in the Sunderland area.

As part of the hiring process you'll be required to attend a 30min interview & Onsite Tour.

If selected you'll have the opportunity to attend a 2 Day “LGV Articulated Yard Shunter Training Course” then spend 5 days Shadow Training an experienced driver.

Course Details:

This course is designed to train delegates to move LGV articulated vehicles around the premises, including reversing into a specified location.

It makes delegates aware of their legal responsibilities and takes them through a safe system of work from carrying out pre-use checks of the vehicle to understanding the vehicle’s controls and braking systems and precautions to take when coupling/uncoupling.

NOTE: Delegates undertaking this course must first hold a minimum full manual (not automatic) UK car driving licence. This course will not licence the operator to operate on the public highway.

Start a Long term Job Opportunity.

• First Week ; Week of Shadow Training with an experienced driver. / Moving LGV Articulated vehicles on and off loading docks.
• Working a 2-shift pattern: Days = 6.45am – 15.03pm. / Backs = 16.20pm – 00.38am. / Overtime will be available.
• 7.8hrs Per Day / 39hrs per week (Overtime paid after 39hrs)
• Dress Code = Safety Boots / Hi Vis / Work Trousers / Work Tops.
• Paid Weekly.

2 Shift Pattern

Days.

• Basic = £13.11ph
• OT1 = £19.67ph
• OT2 = £26.22ph

Backs

• Basic £13.86ph
• OT1 = £20.42ph
• OT2 = £26.97ph

Details:

• 40% of the role involves driving
• 60% is manual handling, getting in and out of truck, securing load etc.
• Expected to do 3-4 trailers per hour
• Do not need to having experience but experience as a multi drop drivers would be adventageous/ proir experience in a physically demanding role.
• Health and safety awareness paramount.

Please apply with your CV or call Colin on (phone number removed)