Shunter

Description:

Company Description

This role offers a great opportunity to commence your long-term driving career with CML!

We are recruiting for a Nights Yard Shunter to join our CML site in Telford on a full time, permanent basis. 

Shift: 2 on 6 off Nights, 6pm - 6am. 

Salary:  

£15,072.85 Basic per annum

Job Description

Working within the Transport Department the main purpose of the role is to ensure a smooth transition when loading, unloading trailers, and ensuring maintenance and safety at all times.

Observing and adhering to company rules, site procedures and all aspects of Health & Safety and Hygiene at all times
Effectively managing own working time in line with the Road Transport Directive
Liaising with colleagues and ensuring completion of shift report
Conducting daily checks, immediately reporting any defects and / or damage and completing associated documentation
Carrying out trailer checks on loaded trailers and report to ops staff
Completing trailer checklist and reporting to operations desk
Carrying out shunting duties including relevant maintenance and safety checks
Liaising with the warehouse control and goods in staff to ensure smooth and efficient loading / unloading of trailers
Completing vehicles downloads as per the company policy
Monitoring services / MOTs – liaising with Transport Office and with service vendor
Assisting with fuel delivery / manual dip of fuel
Keeping yard in clean / tidy condition
Liaising with Transport Office as and when required i.e. special promotions and / or livery schedules
Manage the flow of traffic in and out of the yard

Qualifications

Must hold currently hold a Cat B, C or C+E licence 
Attention to detail / accurate
Ability to work without direct supervision
Adaptable and methodical approach to work / training
Conscientious and reliable
Excellent communication skills in order to deliver accurate information
Able to work efficiently and accurately under pressure
Effectively prioritise workload in order to meet set deadlines
Able to work as part of a team or individually
Able to work effectively and communicate to the correct level
Have knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours

Additional Information

In return for your passion, hard work and determination in providing outstanding service to our customers we offer:

Offering free progression to Class 1 C+E licence within 6 months*
Competitive salary with the opportunity to earn a performance bonus
Competitive holidays
Life Assurance
Pension scheme
Staff facilities including vending machines, canteen area and free hot drinks
Access to our benefits platform: discounts on high street retailers, utilities, holidays and cinema tickets
Health cash plans: Hospital, dental and optical
Training and development with career progression opportunities and MANY MORE
*upon successful probation period. Time scales depend on driving test availability. When our staff have passion for what they do they work with more care and attention which is reflected to our clients, Click APPLY NOW OR TEXT CULINA to 82228 to #JoinOurWinningTeam and begin your career today