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.
Available shift patterns and salaries:
* 4 on 4 off, days and nights rotating £14.75 per hour, overtime £18.43 (x1.25)
* 4 on 4 off days only £13.83, overtime £17.28 (x1.25)
* 4 on 4 off nights only £14.83, overtime £18.53 (x1.25)
If part time, 2 or 3 days a week would be considered (12 hour shifts, days or nights or both).
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.
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 / Shunting Operator / etc