Logistics Shunting Operative

Agrial Fresh Produce ltd; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Lichfield is seeking a Logistics Shunting Operative to operate Terberg vehicles and ensure high standards of housekeeping in our warehouse operations. Responsibilities include performing pre-start checks, shunting trailers, and maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in FMCG environments, a good level of English, and strong attention to detail. This role offers competitive pay of £17.11 per hour along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Life Assurance: 3x salary

Employee Assistance Programme

23 days annual leave

Regular training and development

Employee discount platform

Recognition awards and engagement days

Qualifications

• Experience in a FMCG warehouse environment, preferably in food.
• Good level of written and verbal English.
• Experience of shunting truck trailers, preferably using Terberg shunt vehicles.
• Strong understanding of warehouse environments and H&S.
• Able to work as part of a larger warehouse team.
• High level of attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre‑start checks to Terberg shunt vehicle.
• Perform operational tasks as per standard procedures.
• Provide updates of trailers on the yard.
• Check fridge trailer temperatures & visual tyre checks.
• Maintain high standard of housekeeping.
• Ensure asset care of all equipment.

Skills

Experience in FMCG warehouse environment

Good level of written and verbal English

Experience of shunting truck trailers

Strong understanding of warehouse environments and H&S

Ability to work in a team

Attention to detail

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Shunting Operative to join our team at Florette in Lichfield, WS13 8NF. The Shunting Operative will operate a Terberg shunt vehicle in accordance with training provided, and complete shunting duties across the logistics environment with a high standard of housekeeping.

The Logistics Shunting Operative will work as part of the larger warehouse based logistics team to unload/pick/load as required. The Shunting Operative will shunt trailers whilst checking fridge trailer temperatures and visual vehicle checks, on a check-as-you-go basis.

Working hours: Days – 6am‑6pm, 4On4Off

Pay: £17.11 per hour

Main Responsibilities

• Carry out pre‑start checks to “Terberg” shunt vehicle in accordance with training provided.
• Perform operational tasks as per standard operating procedures.
• Provide regular updates of trailers on the yard to the Team Leader.
• Check fridge trailer temperatures & visual tyre checks on yard and on bays prior to being loaded.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping and adopt a CAYG policy, including in the yard.
• Ensure that all reasonable measures are taken to maintain asset care of all equipment including scanners, MHE and other equipment needed to complete duties.

Skills and Experience Required

• Experience in a FMCG warehouse environment, preferably in food.
• Good level of written and verbal English.
• Experience of shunting truck trailers, preferably using Terberg shunt vehicles.
• Strong understanding of warehouse environments and H&S.
• Able to work as part of a larger warehouse team and working with multiple departments to ensure the yard is kept tidy and organised.
• A high level of attention to detail and checking skills.

What You Will Get In Return

• Hourly salary of £17.11 and a range of employee benefits you’d expect from a market leading business, including:
• Life Assurance: 3x your basic salary paid to your nominated beneficiary.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Remote GP service plus a 24/7 helpline for financial, legal, medical and life issues.
• Annual leave entitlement: 23 days per annum inclusive of UK Bank Holidays, increasing with service, and option to purchase an additional working week.
• Training and Development: Personalised induction and regular training and development courses and schemes.
• Benefits Platforms: Employee discount platform for multiple retailers and salary finance schemes for bicycles, gyms, and financial assistance.
• Other: Recognition awards, regular Employee Engagement days, attendance incentives, an annual volunteering day, and a free staff transport service to and from site covering Lichfield, Burton on Trent, Cannock, Rugeley, and Burntwood.

About Us

Florette is one of three UK food manufacturing factories within Agrial Fresh Produce, an autonomous part of the larger 22,000 employee‑strong French co‑operative group, Agrial. The business operates mainly under the recognisable Florette salad brand and is one of the UK’s leading producers in the industry. Under the Florette brand, our site processes and distributes pre‑packed, ready‑to‑eat fresh salad bags and bowls to some of the UK’s most well‑known supermarkets, retailers, restaurants and fast food vendors. We sell on average around 600,000 kg of products every week – an unbe‑leaf‑able amount!

Agrial has operations across 18 regions, with 280 farming outlets and 5 different divisions (Beverage, Dairy, Meat, Fresh Produce & Agricultural operations). In addition to 2 factories we also have a farming operation – Agrial Fresh Farms. All UK sites operate under Agrial Fresh Produce Limited and fall under Agrial’s vegetable division. We have a recipe for success through our EPIC values and working together as one team.

Next Steps

It’s an exciting time to join our business as we look for new starters to innovate in everything we do! We’re looking for positive and driven people to join our professional team. If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, and want a fresh challenge, we would love for you to join us on our journey!

Please apply directly or contact Will Kaye, Recruitment Officer, for a confidential discussion.

Agrial Fresh Produce Notes

Agrial Fresh Produce reserves the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please submit your application as early as possible.

VISA Sponsorship: Agrial Fresh Produce is not a licensed UK VISA sponsor, and therefore cannot employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Our recruitment process will require evidence of an unlimited Right to Work in the UK.

Equal Opportunities: Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer.

In addition, as part of Responsible Recruitment, Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd believes in the Employer Pay Principle. No worker should pay for a job – the costs of recruitment should be borne not by the worker but by the employer.

We are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all our staff. We’ve taken the Mental Health at Work Commitment and are delivering a programme of activities to ensure everyone can have open and honest conversations about their wellbeing in the workplace and feel supported. We encourage applications from persons with experience of poor mental health and are committed to supporting our employees to fulfil their potential and perform at their best in work.