Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK’s best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors.
We are now recruiting for a Shunter to join our Northampton, Swan Valley on a full-time and permanent basis.
Shift Pattern: Working 4 on 4 off - 06:00-18:00
Salary: £33,509 per annum. Paid Bi-Weekly
Job Description
To ensure the timely trailer movements, on and off loading bays and where applicable to deliver a shunt load from one location to another, as instructed, in line with Company standards and operational requirements.
Key Duties of a Shunter:
This role will include inter-depot movements.
To place trailers to the required areas as per instructions
To use two way radios to keep in contact with areas of the operation as necessary
To ensure you carry out all safety checks, as designated by the company.
To ensure that you report defects, accident damage and any incidents as soon as they are found.
To ensure fridges are set at the correct temperature, in line with loaded product temperature requirements.
To ensure fridge diesel tanks have adequate fuel at all times.
To always be professional and courteous when communicating with your colleagues.
Reporting any breaches in speed limits by drivers and sub contractors to the transport department.
Keeping vehicle parking area layouts as they should be and reporting any issues of debris to the site services team
Ensure that company standards of hygiene and housekeeping, in your areas of work, are maintained at all times
To ensure you are working in line with Health & Safety legislation
Qualifications
A Full C+E entitlement is needed for this position.
Previous shunting experience
Experience of working in a very fast paced environment
Written and verbal communication
Ability to work to challenging deadlines in a pressurised environment
Self disciplined and motivated
Additional Information
As part of our drive to make Stobart a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.
Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.
Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:
Annual Leave.
Fortnightly pay.
Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 3% employer
Life Assurance - x 2 your annual salary
Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam
Salary description
£33509.00 - £33509.00 per year