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.
1. Observing and adhering to company rules, site procedures and all aspects of Health & Safety and Hygiene at all times
2. Effectively managing own working time in line with the Road Transport Directive
3. Liaising with colleagues and ensuring completion of shift report
4. Conducting daily checks, immediately reporting any defects and / or damage and completing associated documentation
5. Carrying out trailer checks on loaded trailers and report to ops staff
6. Completing trailer checklist and reporting to operations desk
7. Carrying out shunting duties including relevant maintenance and safety checks
8. Liaising with the warehouse control and goods in staff to ensure smooth and efficient loading / unloading of trailers
9. Completing vehicles downloads as per the company policy
10. Monitoring services / MOTs – liaising with Transport Office and with service vendor
11. Assisting with fuel delivery / manual dip of fuel
12. Keeping yard in clean / tidy condition
13. Liaising with Transport Office as and when required i.e. special promotions and / or livery schedules
14. Manage the flow of traffic in and out of the yard
Qualifications
15. Must hold currently hold a Cat B, C or C+E licence
16. Attention to detail / accurate
17. Ability to work without direct supervision
18. Adaptable and methodical approach to work / training
19. Conscientious and reliable
20. Excellent communication skills in order to deliver accurate information
21. Able to work efficiently and accurately under pressure
22. Effectively prioritise workload in order to meet set deadlines
23. Able to work as part of a team or individually
24. Able to work effectively and communicate to the correct level
25. 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:
26. Offering free progression to Class 1 C+E licence within 6 months*
27. Competitive salary with the opportunity to earn a performance bonus
28. Competitive holidays
29. Life Assurance
30. Pension scheme
31. Staff facilities including vending machines, canteen area and free hot drinks
32. Access to our benefits platform: discounts on high street retailers, utilities, holidays and cinema tickets
33. Health cash plans: Hospital, dental and optical
34. Training and development with career progression opportunities and MANY MORE
35. *upon successful probation period. Time scales depend on driving test availability.