Are you ready to join a global leader in door manufacturing and be part of an exciting growth journey? JELD-WEN Penrith is hiring Shunter Drivers to join our friendly and supportive team!
About us
Welcome to JELD-WEN Penrith - the European flagship for UK production. With the addition of a new manufacturing line and a broader transformation agenda across the business, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are now looking to recruit an HGV Shunter Driver who will shunt trailers on and off bays and to the external warehouse, assist in loading and general warehouse duties.
Location: Penrith CA11
Shifts: Monday to Friday schedule with a rotating 3-shift pattern (6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am)
Great Pay: Start from £18.00/hour, with shift premiums and enhanced overtime rates
JELD-WEN Penrith continues to offer competitive rates of pay, with rates adjusted to reflect current standards:
Early Shift (6am-2pm): £18.00/hour
Late Shift (2pm-10pm): £19.08/hour
Night Shift (10pm-6am): £20.79/hour
Your role:
Daily pre-use checks
Shunt trailers timely & efficiently between locations
Help to strap loads
Liaise with Haulers when required
Work to a loading/unloading schedule
Seal and secure all loaded trailers within the yard
Position trailers to allow safe unloading
Ensure outside bay areas are kept clean and litter free
Be responsible for basic upkeep of shunter vehicle
Check lights, tyres and insides of trailers
Adhere to the company's H&S regulations
What we're looking for:
HGV1 Licence holder
FLT License is desirable but not essential
Strong commitment to a 'Safety First' culture
Ability to work independently to a high standard
Highly motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving
Positive attitude
Excellent team player with strong communication skills
Enjoy outstanding benefits:
Permanent, full-time contract
Extensive training and access to internal/external courses
Inclusive and friendly work culture
33 days holiday (25 days + 8 bank holidays)
Pension scheme (up to 7.5% employer contribution) & life insurance (6x salary)
Wellbeing support via a dedicated app
Salary sacrifice schemes: Cycle to work, health cash plan, and more
Staff discounts on JELD-WEN products
Annual bonus, referral rewards, and team events like Fun Family Day
Apply today!
Seize the opportunity to learn, grow, and make a real impact. Join our dynamic team at JELD-WEN Penrith and embark on your journey to becoming a production pro.
Apply now and unlock your potential with JELD-WEN!
For any questions, please contact our Talent Team at: (email address removed)
About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.
JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit (url removed) or follow LinkedIn.
JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of 'America's Best Employers' and by Newsweek as one of the 'World's Most Trustworthy Companies'.
What We Offer
Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages.
JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals' physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.
JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.
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