<!-- Introduction --><div class="feature-text"><h2> Your new role</h2><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">We are looking for a reliable and safety-focused <strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-weight:700;">HGV Shunter Driver</strong> to support the efficient movement of vehicles on-site. You will work closely with the warehouse and transport teams to ensure timely positioning of trailers for loading, unloading, and dispatch.</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">Key responsibilities include safe vehicle shunting, conducting daily vehicle checks, complying with UK driving laws and tachograph regulations, and covering Class 1 deliveries when required. Flexibility with working hours is essential, along with a professional attitude and a commitment to health and safety standards.</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">Monday - Thursday 6am - 3pm, Friday 6am - 11am</p></div><!-- Responsibilities --><div><h3>What you'll be doing</h3><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;"><strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-weight:700;">Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul style="margin:10px 0px 15px 20px;padding:0px 0px 0px 20px;"><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Safe and professional movement of HGV vehicles on site, whilst working in a timely manner in order to facilitate production requirements</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Comply with all driving laws as defined by the government and all company policies, procedures and directives</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Fully understand and adhere to the rules and regulations of driving hours, tachograph and the road transport directive</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Able to correctly operate a tachograph with a full understanding of UK Transport Law</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Must be flexible with start and finish times dependant on the business needs</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Required to cover HGV Class 1 deliveries in order to maintain business continuity when required</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Work with the warehouse and transport teams to ensure that equipment is presented for loading, unloading and parked for onward delivery in a safe and timely manner</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Work with the warehouse and transport teams to ensure that equipment is presented for loading, unloading and parked for onward delivery in a safe and timely manner</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Carry out daily inspections of allocated vehicle and equipment, informing the line manager of any defects and/or damage immediately</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Ensure that any damages to your vehicle or other property is reported your manager as soon as possible, following the correct reporting processes</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Uphold good standards of personal presentation every day</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Professional conduct at all times if/when representing the Company to all personnel</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Ensure that the Company’s Health &amp; Safety Policies are rigorously applied.</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Ensure yard organisation is optimised ensuring vehicles are accessible in order to achieve prearranged delivery times</li></ul></div><!-- Ideal Candidate --><div><h3>The role is for you if...</h3><ul style="margin:10px 0px 15px 20px;padding:0px 0px 0px 20px;"><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">You hold an HGV class 1 licence</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Have 2 years driving experience (preferred)</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Great communication skills</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Motivated</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Great integrity</li></ul></div><!-- Package Description --><div><h3>About DFS</h3><p style="font-size:inherit;margin:0px;padding:5px 0px;">It takes a whole lot of passion to be at the centre of what makes a house feel like home — and that’s just what we do at DFS. We’re the leading sofa retail specialist in the UK, helping people find a comfy seat on their great quality sofas since 1969.&nbsp;</p><p style="font-size:inherit;margin:0px;padding:5px 0px;">We're a market leader in the UK because of one thing: our people. Our people made us who we are and will drive us into our ambitious future, together. We offer incredible opportunities to get stuck into fun and meaningful work as well as learn new skills — so you can really ‘find your thing’.&nbsp;</p><p style="font-size:inherit;margin:0px;padding:5px 0px;">DFS Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer; celebrating diversity and committed to a culture of inclusion and belonging. We extend a warm welcome to everyone, embracing a variety of voices and perspectives. As we continue to work on building a workplace that is representative of the customers we serve and the communities we live and work in, we strongly encourage applications from members of minority and under-represented groups. Across the Group, we want to create an environment where everyone feels at home.</p></div><!-- About the Company --><div><h3>DFS Benefits</h3><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">We want you to really feel at home at DFS, with the support you need to do your best work, as well as a range of great benefits:</p><ul style="margin:10px 0px 15px 20px;padding:0px 0px 0px 20px;"><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">A huge 30% colleague discount, plus 15% friends &amp; family discount across our Group (DFS, Sofology, Dwell)</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Holiday allowance – the time you need to rest and relax (and the longer you’re with us, the more time you’ll get!)&nbsp;</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave to give you the time you need to settle in with your new family member</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Access to a range of high street &amp; online discounts from: Sainsbury’s, ASOS, Currys PC World, IKEA, John Lewis and more.&nbsp;</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Discounted Gym and Cinema memberships to help you unwind</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Progression and Development opportunities to grow your skills</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Group Pension Scheme</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Group Sharesave Scheme</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Life Assurance &amp; Company Sick Pay</li></ul></div><!-- Apply Button --><a href="https://apply.dfscareers.co.uk/members/?j=2660&amp;lang=en&amp;" class="btn btn-apply apply_bottom">Apply<i class="fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a>