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:
1. To place trailers to the required areas as per instructions
2. To use two way radios to keep in contact with areas of the operation as necessary
3. To ensure you carry out all safety checks, as designated by the company.
4. To ensure that you report defects, accident damage and any incidents as soon as they are found.
5. To ensure fridges are set at the correct temperature, in line with loaded product temperature requirements.
6. To ensure fridge diesel tanks have adequate fuel at all times.
7. To always be professional and courteous when communicating with your colleagues.
8. Reporting any breaches in speed limits by drivers and sub contractors to the transport department.
9. Keeping vehicle parking area layouts as they should be and reporting any issues of debris to the site services team
10. Ensure that company standards of hygiene and housekeeping, in your areas of work, are maintained at all times
11. To ensure you are working in line with Health & Safety legislation
Qualifications
12. Working with and driving LGV’s is desirable
13. Previous shunting experience
14. Experience of working in a very fast paced environment
15. Teamworking
16. Written and verbal communication
17. Driving for excellence
18. Ability to work to challenging deadlines in a pressurised environment
19. Self disciplined and motivated
Additional Information
As part of our drive to make Stobart’s 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:
20. Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement of 20 days including Bank Holidays.
21. Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer agreat contribution of 5% employee and 3% employer
22. Life Assurance - x 2 your annual salary
23. Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
24. Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
25. Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards