NEW DEPOT OPPORTUNITY
Newell & Wright Transport are a family run company operating since 1974 and are one of the leading transport companies in South Yorkshire, transporting freight containers by road and rail to customers across the UK. We serve many blue-chip companies as well as the largest globally recognized container shipping lines.
We currently run a fleet of 150 vehicles from our head office in Sheffield, along with 7 freight trains from our two railheads located in Sheffield and Rotherham.
In July 2025, we opened a new depot in Ilkeston with 40 brand new articulated vehicles as part of our continued investment in the business.
This year we have also opened a new rail terminal in Widnes with 15 brand new articulated vehicles.
The Role
Working for a large shipping container haulier, your main tasks will be the movement of vehicles and trailers around the yard and heading to various depots/business in the local area to set up containers & trailers, cover local deliveries if required and assist the operation at the yard with the dispatch of later starting night drivers and early starting day drivers.
The hours will be 18:00-06:00, 12 hour shifts as standard. There will be opportunities for overtime in the week & at the weekend.
Benefits
· Annual pay structure review
· Weekly pay
· 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
· Company pension
· PPE provided
· Ongoing training and support
· Friendly working environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £15.00-£17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Driving C+E: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person