Shunter

Stobart; Northampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Fortnightly pay

Pension 5%/3% employer

Life Assurance

Wellness/EAP

Eye Care Vouchers

Recognition program

Job summary

Stobart, part of the Culina Group, is recruiting for a Shunter to join our Northampton, Swan Valley site on a full-time, permanent basis. The role operates on a 4 on 4 off pattern from 06:00 to 18:00 with a salary of £33,509 per annum, paid bi-weekly.

Key duties include inter-depot movements, trailer placement, radio communications, safety checks, and maintaining fridge temperatures and fuel levels. You will report defects and incidents promptly and uphold hygiene and safety standards in line

Qualifications

• A Full C+E entitlement is required for this position.
• Previous shunting experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a pressurised environment.
• Written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely trailer movements on and off loading bays.
• Carry out inter-depot movements as instructed.
• Use two-way radios to maintain contact with operation areas.
• Carry out safety checks and report defects or incidents.
• Ensure fridges are set to correct temperature and maintain fuel levels.
• Maintain professional and courteous communication with colleagues.
• Report speed-limit breaches by drivers and subcontractors to Transport.
• Keep vehicle parking layouts tidy and report debris to site services.
• Maintain hygiene and housekeeping standards in assigned areas.
• Operate in compliance with Health & Safety legislation.

Skills

Shunting experience

Written communication

Verbal communication

Deadline-driven mindset

Self-discipline

Job description

Company Description

Stobart(Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK’s best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors.

We are now recruiting for aShunterto join ourNorthampton, Swan Valleyon a full-time and permanent basis.

Shift Pattern: Working4 on 4 off - 06:00-18:00

Salary:£33,509 per annum. Paid Bi-Weekly

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.

Key Duties of a Shunter:

• This role will include inter-depot movements.
• 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

• A Full C+E entitlement is needed for this position.
• Previous shunting experience
• Experience of working in a very fast paced environment
• Written and verbal communication
• Ability to work to challenging deadlines in a pressurised environment
• Self disciplined and motivated

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Stobarta 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.
• Fortnightly pay.
• Pension scheme –we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer agreat contribution of5%employee and3%employer
• Life Assurance- x 2 your annual salary
• Wellness –Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe 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.