DAY DOCK SHUNTER

The Best Connection Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection Group is seeking Class 1 shunters to support ongoing work at Southampton Docks. Positions cover increases in workload with holiday and sickness coverage. Start times are early, with a 10-hour guaranteed shift, and training plus assessment will be provided.

New pass HGV drivers are welcome; DP World card is required or obtainable through the employer. Role involves moving containers on trailers with strict adherence to port rules and good communication at all times.

Qualifications

• Must hold HGV Class 1 Licence and DP World card or be able to obtain DP World card through employer
• Able to follow port rules and procedures at all times
• Good verbal communication and reliability for port operations

Responsibilities

• Move and position containers around the port site
• Comply with port rules and safety procedures
• Complete required training and assessment prior to starting work
• Flexibility for additional shifts including Sundays when needed

Skills

Strong communication

Flexible worker

Reliability

Education

HGV Class 1 Licence

Tools

DP World card

Job description

Our Client based on Southampton Docks is currently looking for Class 1 shunters to work on an ongoing basis covering increases in work volumes and well as holiday and sickness. There is no multi drop or heavy lifting involved. The guaranteed shift is 10 hours and drivers will need to have a DP World card. This can be obtained through The Best Connection. New pass HGV drivers are welcome. Please read below for further details:

• The daily start time will be 6:00am and finishing at 16:00
• The working week is Monday to Friday with Sundays sometimes needed but they are optional.
• Your main duty will be to help move containers around the port
• The work requires a strict adherence to Port rules and regulations
• Drivers will need to be able to move and reverse Containers on trailers confidently
• New pass HGV drivers are welcome ideally have some commercial driving experience on Vans
• The job requires drivers to have strong communication skills
• The work will suit drivers looking for continuous work or casual work with flexibility
• You will be given full training before you start as well as an assessment
• There is plenty of free parking on site