Company Description
We are Fowler Welch – a multi award winning supply chain specialist working with retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers across the UK. We live by a simple set of values: to delight our customers, maximise our efficiency, be socially responsible and to promote being an employer of choice.
We are looking for a Shunter to join the team at our Spalding depot.
Salary:
* From £14.09 per hour - £18.70 per hour.
Shifts:
* Saturday-Wednesday 20:00pm-06:00am.
* Wednesday-Sunday 20:00pm-06:00am.
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.
Main Responsibilities:
* 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:
* Working with and driving LGV’s is desirable.
* Previous shunting experience.
* Experience of working in a very fast paced environment.
* Teamworking.
* Written and verbal communication.
* Driving for excellence.
* Ability to work to challenging deadlines in a pressurised environment.
* Self disciplined and motivated.
Additional Information:
* Free Fowler Welch Healthcare Cash Plan.
* Free life insurance as a Fowler Welch employee equal to three times your basic salary.
* Competitive pension scheme.
* ‘Cycle 2 Work’ Scheme – save up to 42% on the cost of a new bike and necessary equipment.
* Recognition schemes for our exceptional employees – monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchers.
When our staff have passion for what they do they work with more care and attention which is reflected to our clients. Click APPLY NOW to #JoinOurWinningTeam and begin your career today.
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