Night Shunter

Culina Group Limited; Daventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Wellness / EAP

Eye Care Vouchers

Recognition programs

Job summary

Culina Group Limited in Daventry is recruiting for a Shunter in our Transport Logistics division. You will manage trailer movements, operate with radios, perform safety checks and monitor fridge temperatures and fuel, while maintaining professional conduct. The role requires a full C+E entitlement with current CPC and Tacho Card, and experience in fast-paced shunting; nights 4 on 4 off, with a salary of £39,177 per annum.

Qualifications

• Full C+E entitlement with in-date CPC and Tacho Card.
• Experience shunting with Terbergs in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to work in a very fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Self-disciplined and motivated.

Responsibilities

• Place trailers to the required areas as instructed.
• Use two-way radios to stay in contact with operation areas.
• Carry out all safety checks as designated by the company.
• Report defects, accident damage and incidents promptly.
• Ensure fridges are set to correct temperature for product requirements.
• Maintain adequate fuel in fridge diesel tanks.
• Be professional and courteous when communicating with colleagues.
• Report breaches in speed limits by drivers and subcontractors.
• Keep vehicle parking area layouts tidy and report debris issues.
• Maintain hygiene and housekeeping to company standards.
• Work in line with Health & Safety legislation.

Skills

Self discipline

Motivated

Deadline driven

Education

Full C+E entitlement

Tools

CPC

Tacho Card

Terbergs shunting

Job description

Company Description

Who are Culina? Culina is the UK's leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation's best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Transport Logistics division- as one of the UK's most trusted transport specialists, we deliver flexible transport solutions backed by our nationwide network, industry-leading expertise and innovative technology. Our teams provide reliable, efficient and responsive services that help customers keep products moving and businesses growing.

Job Description

Shift Patterns and Salary

• 4ON 4OFF Nights, 18:00pm-06:00am - £39,177 per annum.

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

• 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 subcontractors 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

• A Full C+E entitlement along with an in‑date CPC and Tacho Card is essential for this position.
• Confident Shunting with Terbergs in a fast paced environment.
• Previous shunting experience.
• Experience of working in a very fast paced environment.
• Ability to work to challenging deadlines in a pressurised environment.
• Self disciplined and motivated.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Culina transport 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:

• Annual Leave - Competitive annual leave.
• Pension scheme - Contribution of 5% employee and 3% employer.
• Life Assurance - x 2 your annual salary
• Wellness - Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
• Eye Care Vouchers - We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
• Reward & Recognition - We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.