NIGHT DOCK SHUNTER

The Best Connection Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

Job summary

The Best Connection Group is seeking Class 1 shunters to work at the Southampton Docks on an ongoing basis. Roles cover increases in work volumes, with a guaranteed 10-hour shift from 18:00 to 04:30, Monday to Friday and optional Sundays.

Main duties include moving containers around the port and reversing them on trailers, with full training and an assessment provided. DP World card is required or obtainable through the company.

Qualifications

• DP World card required or eligible to obtain before starting.
• New pass HGV drivers welcome to apply.
• Excellent communication and willingness to follow port rules.

Responsibilities

• Move containers around the port efficiently and safely.
• Assist with moving and reversing containers on trailers.
• Adhere to port rules and regulations at all times.
• Attend training and participate in an assessment before starting.
• Support continuous or casual work with reliable availability.

Skills

Strong communication

Education

HGV 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 18:00 PM and finishing at 04:30 AM 10 HR minimum shift.
• 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