Yard Operative & Shunter Driver

TIP; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Tanker Shunter Driver to join their team. The role involves safely moving tankers in a busy depot, offering a supportive work environment, and ensuring fleets are road-ready. Candidates should possess a full UK driving licence and a proactive mindset. The company values its employees and offers various benefits, including private healthcare and annual wellness contributions.

Benefits

£1,000 employee referral bonus

Private Healthcare for You & Your Loved Ones

Annual contribution towards your well-being

Pension Scheme with Aviva

Income Protection available

Life Assurance (up to 3x annual base salary)

Ability to buy up to 4 additional days for more holidays

Awards & Recognition for hard work

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence (HGV/LGV or shunting experience desirable).
• A proactive mindset and a sense of ownership in your work.
• A good sense of humour – we work hard, but we like a laugh too.

Responsibilities

• Safely moving Tankers around our busy depot, ensuring vehicles are positioned for maintenance, repair, or collection.
• Working closely with a supportive team that’s hands-on, always there when you need them.
• Keeping our customers’ fleets road-ready and safe for the long haul.

Skills

Proactive mindset

HGV/LGV driving license

Team collaboration

Sense of humor

Job description

TIP Group, Knottingley, England, United Kingdom

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We’re TIP Group – a proud Great Place to Work® – and we’re looking for a skilled and motivated Tanker Shunter Driver to join our team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Safely moving Tankers around our busy depot, ensuring vehicles are positioned for maintenance, repair, or collection
• Working closely with a supportive team that’s hands‑on, always there when you need them
• Keeping our customers’ fleets road‑ready and safe for the long haul

What You’ll Bring

• A full UK driving licence (HGV/LGV or shunting experience desirable)
• A proactive mindset and a sense of ownership in your work
• A good sense of humour – we work hard, but we like a laugh too

Why TIP?

Because culture isn’t a poster on the wall and it’s something you should feel every day. We’re good at what we do and we put people first. We invest in your growth, value your voice, and genuinely care about our team. We don’t just say we’re a Great Place to Work® – we prove it. It’s how we roll.

Benefits Include

• £1,000 employee referral bonus
• Private Healthcare for You & Your Loved Ones
• Annual contribution towards your well‑being
• Pension Scheme with Aviva
• Income Protection available in case of long‑term sickness or disability
• Life Assurance (up to 3x annual base salary)
• Ability to buy up to 4 additional days for more holidays!
• Awards & Recognition so you feel valued for your hard work (e.g. Christmas vouchers, business hero awards etc.)
• See why people love working at TIP and explore our benefits – learn more here!

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Truck Transportation

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