Job Description

Job Type - Permanent - Full Time

Location - Tewkesbury

Salary - 30638.00

Closing Date - 26/08/2025Our Promise
At Bensons we believe nothing is impossible. We're driven by our mission, vision and values and inspire others to always strive to succeed. This passion and determination is what sets us apart. We are proud to be a place where being individuals is embraced and recognised.
Job Details

Yard Shunter Driver - Tewkesbury- 30,638p.a. + benefits.

We are currently looking for a confident individual with experience of moving large vehicles in confined spaces. No driver qualification card will be required as there won't be any driving on public roads. This would suit someone who's driver qualification has expired. Full training will be given.

Working hours

40 hours per week: Monday-Friday: 1pm-9pm.

Your Key Responsibilities as a Yard Shunter Driver will include : -

Communication with the loading teams to ensure the correct loads are allocated to the correct vehicles.

Manoeuvre vehicles / trailers / de-mount boxes into loading or unloading positions.

Monitor vehicles for roadworthiness and report any defects before loading.

Communication with the transport office so drivers can be routed to the correct Runs.

You will need:

A UK driving licence cat C+E.

Previous C+E commercial driving experience preferred although not essential.

Predominantly working on the PM shift but may need to cover alternative shifts for holidays and absence

Benefits:

+ Employee discount scheme for Bensons products- 50% OFF.
+ Medicash - cashback options for Health and wellbeing services (dental, optical, virtual GP, other healthcare services and more)
+ Unum Income Protection - for peace of mind if you're off work long term due to illness
+ Pension scheme - provided by Legal & General
+ Discounted Gym membership
+ Cycle to Work scheme
+ Annual leave buy & sell scheme - you can top up your holiday entitlement or sell unused days to suit you
+ Enhanced maternity and adoption leave

Access to Retail Trust services (guidance and support on retail issues, mental health, wellbeing & financial topics) Learning and development programmes to gain new knowledge and skills Career progression - access to internal opportunities to build your career within Bensons for Beds + Long service awards and 'Love to Shop' voucher rewards to spend as you like