LGV 1 Shunter - Bedford MK41 7BJ
20:00 – 06:00
4x 10 hour shifts.
Class 1 licence required.
No DD,DR,DG,CD on licence.
No more than 6 Points.
Experience Essential.
Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge is an advantage.
£18.74ph + night allowance between 22:00-06:00. £1.75ph
Extra Shift paid at £21:37 per hour.
Sunday £28:41 per hour.
£19:36 Per Hour.
Plus Extras where applicable.
£1:75 per hour (for hours between 2200hrs and 0600hrs)
Night Out Allowance £33:81 (per night completed)
Double deck £0:62 per hour.
Duties include shunting of Class 1 and 2 vehicles within the Bedford Transport yard, delivering and collecting vehicles from service providers along with deliveries to bulk customers.
Job Purpose:
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Vehicle Shunter to join our team at the Bedford RDC. In this role, you will be responsible for manoeuvring company vehicles to support efficient loading and unloading operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintaining communication throughout your shift.
Key Responsibilities:
* Safely manoeuvre company vehicles to facilitate smooth loading and unloading operations.
* Conduct pre-operational checks on vehicles.
* Maintain consistent radio communication with despatch offices and promptly report any delays affecting operations.
* Ensure compliance with traffic regulations and use a tachograph card to record all duties and breaks in accordance with the Working Time Directive Legislation.
* Monitor vehicle refrigeration temperatures and report any defects immediately.
* Report vehicle accidents and sanitation issues, ensuring cleanliness of vehicles and trailers.
* Transfer vehicles and trailers to and from service providers as required.
* Occasionally deliver goods to customers.
* Perform additional duties as assigned by the Transport Team Manager.
Key Requirements:
* Numerate and literate.
* Valid vehicle/equipment operator licenses.
* Proven experience in warehousing and distribution operations.
* Demonstrable experience operating vehicles and equipment.
Additional Responsibilities:
* Ensure compliance with "The Blakemore Way" and uphold our values.
* Maintain confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act.
* Commit to equality, diversity, and health & safety standards.
* Adhere to all company policies and legal requirements relevant to the role.
Why Join Us?
At A.F. Blakemore, we value our employees and offer opportunities for personal growth, training, and development. Join our dynamic team and help us drive operational efficiency while ensuring the safety and satisfaction of our customers.
What's in it for you?
* Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements
* Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
* Outstanding Training & Development opportunities
* Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced environment
* Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay packages
* Flexible working hours opportunity
* Excellent additional benefits package including:
* Early access to your pay through 'EarlyPay'
* 24/7 access to your payslips via HR/Payroll portal
* 12.5% Staff discount on fresh items & 10% Staff Discount on ambient products in our SPAR stores (ex. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
* Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
* Company Pension Scheme
* Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
* NEST pension scheme
* Extra Holiday - Purchase Scheme
* Long Service Awards
* Cycle to work scheme
Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.