Tug Driver

Company:  Pin Point Recruitment
Location: Sunderland
Closing Date: 07/07/2026
Salary: £14 - £28 Per Hour
Hours: Full Time
Type: Temporary

Job Description

Tug Driver

Sunderland

£13.52 - £27.79 per hour

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

Paid Weekly / Pay Per Hour

2 Shift Pattern

Days:

  • Basic = £13.52ph
  • OT1 = £20.28ph
  • OT2 = £27.04ph

Backs

  • Basic £14.27ph
  • OT1 = £21.03ph
  • OT2 = £27.79ph

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