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Our client is a well-established and successful manufacturer. They are looking for a Shunter Driver to join them.
NOTE - There are both Full Time (4 on 4 off) and Part Time (e.g. 2 days a week) vacancies available.
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:
- Previous experience as a Shunter Driver / HGV Driver.
- Shunter license or HGV license is desirable, but not essential. As long as you have previous Shunter / HGV driving experience you will be considered.
- A Forklift licence will be an advantage, but not essential.
- Due to the location your own transport is essential.
Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off, days and nights, 12 hours per shift (if part time, 2 or 3 days a week would be considered)
Salary: £14.75 per hour, £18.43 for any extra shifts worked.
Responsibilities:
- The role involves safely moving trailers or tankers around site areas such as loading bays and in the yard, unloading/tipping of bulk trailers & tankers.
- You will use Shunter vehicles to position units efficiently and support operations, reversing into tight spaces.
- The role includes the coupling and uncoupling of trailers, performing vehicle checks, and following strict site safety procedures.
- Cleaning inside of trailers once emptied using a pressure washer.
- Movement of full & empty curtain sider trailers.
- Keeping work area clean.
Benefits:
- Opportunities to progress within the business
- Company pension
- Company sick pay scheme
- Life Assurance
- Occupational health
- Employee Assistance Programme (counselling and support)
- Reward scheme (retail / restaurants / gym discounts / EV charging points at workplace)
- Access to EV salary sacrifice scheme (after qualifying period)
This job would suit someone with previous experience as a Shunter Driver / HGV Driver / Yard Operative / Driving Operative / Tanker Driver / Tipper / Skip Operative / Recycling Truck Driver / etc.
