Shunt Driver

Role summary

:

The successful candidate will support the warehousing and distribution operation by safely and efficiently shunting vehicles around the premises.

Key responsibilities

• Drive vehicles in a safe and legal manner ensuring compliance with all legal and site requirements.
• Ensure that consideration is given to other drivers, colleagues and pedestrians in the work area.
• Ensure all daily checks are undertaken ensuring defects are immediately reported and associated paperwork completed
• Complete all necessary paperwork, such as movement sheets, on time and in full
• To be respectful to other road users and members of the public ensuring the reputation of the business is protected at all times.
• Observe Company rules and procedures as defined in the shunter pack and other Company Policies and Procedures, such as site rules.
• Ensure that all personal protective equipment (PPE) used is in good order and is utilised as instructed
• Ensure all operations are undertaken in line with the relevant SSOW.
• Continually seek to improve our processes and services.
• Ensure all vehicles are checked for defects prior to use and such is reported immediately.

Essential Criteria

• You should have held your HGV 1/C+E Licence for a minimum 2 years.
• No more than 6 points no DD/ DR Code convictions
• Hold a current valid DCPC Card.
• Understand and able to comply with Drivers hours and WTD legislation.
• Able to understand and carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and able to report defects correctly.
• Should comply with on-site health and safety requirements.

Benefits:

• Competitive Rates of Pay
• Holidays: 20 days increasing with length of service + bank holidays
• Long Service Recognition scheme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance programme including 24/7 Virtual GP
• DX Discounts Portal
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and more!!

We look forward to hearing from you!