Shunter - Days

GXO Logistics, Inc; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday per year

Dental insurance

Company pension

Online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance program

Discounts platform

GXO University

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc in Northfleet is seeking a Class 1 Shunter for a permanent, full-time role with guaranteed hours and a 42-hour week on a 4 on, 4 off pattern, with shifts from 06:00 to 18:00.

The job involves managing trailers, supporting collections and deliveries, and ensuring H&S compliance. Applicants must hold a Class 1 licence with at least 3 years' experience, CPC, and strong communication and manual handling skills.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 licence with a minimum of 3 years' experience.
• Valid Driver Qualification Card (CPC)
• Less than 6 penalty points on licence (no DR, DG, DD, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT99 within last 5 years)
• Shunter experience preferred
• Must be able to complete manual handling tasks
• Good communication skills

Responsibilities

• To ensure the TUG unit is safe to operate and monitor H&S of the transport area, report any non-conformances including VOR trailers
• Effectively manage trailers on and off the bays, both at the RDC and over the mill in line with operational requirements
• Support all external hauliers for collections / deliveries and any internal movements between site locations
• Complete all transport area checks in an accurate and timely manner utilising systems and methods as supplied
• Monitor the usage and allocation of stand trailers
• Prepare trailers for loading including laying out of straps and pulling curtains
• Carry out any other duties as required in line with the role

Skills

Class 1 licence

CPC

Penalty points limits

Shunter experience

Manual handling

Good communication

Job description

Are you aClass 1 Shunter Driver looking for a role with the security of guaranteedfull-time hours?

Here at GXO, we are looking fora Class 1 Shunterto join our team inNorthfleet supporting our customer,Arbex. This is apermanent role, and you will be working42 hoursper week on a4on,4offshift pattern.

Shifts available 06:00-18:00

Pay, benefits and more:

• You will receive a salary of £35,583.38 (additional £3,231.84 Shift premium)
• We offer 20 days of holiday per year
• Flexible dental insurance plans
• A company sponsored pension scheme
• A 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and fully comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to our MyBenefits platform, offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!
• Admission to GXO University, our online learning platform enabling you to achieve your career aspirations!

What you'll do on a typical day:

• To ensure the TUG unit is safe to operate and monitor H&S of the transport area, report any non-conformancesincluding VOR trailers
• Effectively manage trailers on and off the bays, both at the RDC and over the mill in line with operational requirements.
• Support all external hauliers for collections / deliveries and any internal movements between site locations.
• Complete all transport area checks in an accurate and timely manner utilising systems and methods as supplied.
• Monitor the usage and allocation of stand trailers.
• Prepare trailers for loading including laying out of straps and pulling curtains.
• Carry out any other duties as requiredin line with the role.

What you need to succeed:

• You must hold a valid Class 1 licence with a minimum of 3 years experience
• Have a valid Driver Qualification Card (CPC)
• Less than 6 penalty points on licence (No DR, DG, DD, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT99 endorsements with a conviction date within the previous 5 years
• Shunter Experience preferred
• Must be able to complete manual handling tasks
• Good communication skills

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.