Shunter Driver

Pilgrim's Europe; Bath; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full training

Permanent role

Leading food manufacturer

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking a reliable Shunter Driver to join our Despatch team at Westerleigh. You will safely move trailers around site using a Terberg unit, support loading and dispatch, and work outdoors to help keep operations on schedule.

The role requires previous shunting or lorry driving experience, strong safety awareness, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. You will join one of the UK's leading food manufacturers and receive full training for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in shunting or lorry driving is essential.
• Strong Health & Safety awareness and attention to detail.
• Reliable, self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers safely between trailer park and loading bays.
• Carry out daily tug and trailer inspections and report defects.
• Ensure vehicles are fueled and refuel when required.
• Monitor temperatures of refrigeration units.
• Coordinate with despatch, yard, goods-in and wash teams for smooth operations.
• Maintain clean and tidy loading bay and yard areas.
• Adhere to Health & Safety, Hygiene and Company procedures.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and on time.

Skills

Shunter driving

Trailer handling

HGV experience

Health & Safety awareness

Communication

Job description

Pilgrim's Europe is looking for a reliable and safety-focused Shunter Driver to join our Despatch team at Westerleigh. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe movement of trailers around site using a Terberg unit, ensuring operations run efficiently and on schedule. Working outdoors, you will play a key part in supporting our loading and dispatch activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Move trailers safely between the trailer park and loading bays.
• Carry out daily tug and trailer inspections and report defects.
• Ensure vehicles are correctly fuelled and refuel when required.
• Monitor temperatures of refrigeration units.
• Liaise with despatch, yard, goods-in and wash teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Coordinate HGV movements around site.
• Maintain clean and tidy loading bay and yard areas.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety, Hygiene and Company procedures.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and on time.

Previous shunting or lorry driving experience is essential. Ability to work safely and efficiently in a busy, fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills and attention to detail. Reliable, self-motivated and able to work independently. High level of Health & Safety awareness. Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends when required. Ability to prioritise workload and work as part of a team.

• Competitive hourly rate
• Full training provided for the right candidate
• Permanent, full-time position
• Opportunity to join one of the UK's leading food manufacturers