Shunter Driver

TIP Trailer Services UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join TIP Trailer Services UK as a Shunter Driver in Carrington. This full-time role offers competitive pay and outstanding benefits, including ample vacation days and private healthcare. You will handle yard operations, trailer deliveries, and compliance, all while working in a supportive team environment. Apply now and experience why we are a certified Great Place to Work!

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Private Healthcare

Pension & Financial Security

£1,000 Referral Scheme

Overtime paid at time and a half

Seasonal Rewards & Recognition

Qualifications

• HGV Class 1 Licence is a must-have.
• Forklift Licence is highly desirable; training may be provided.
• Basic computer knowledge is needed for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform yard shunting and deliver trailers.
• Manage compliance details for vehicle operations.
• Assist with minor trailer repairs.

Skills

Communication

Customer-Focused

Organised & Efficient

Proactive Mindset

Tech-Savvy

Education

HGV Class 1 Licence

Forklift Licence

Job description

Shunter Driver
Location: Carrington
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Salary: up to £30,000 pa

Why Join Us?

At TIP, we’re proud to be a Great Place to Work Certified company and a true market leader in providing transportation and logistics solutions across Europe.

We offer one of the most attractive benefits packages in the industry, and here’s what sets us apart:

• Unbeatable Holiday Package: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, giving you 33 days off. Want even more time to relax or plan adventures? You can buy up to 4 additional days, totalling an incredible 37 days of holiday per year!
• Outstanding Earning Potential: Boost your income with overtime paid at time and a half, and double pay on Sundays. Your skills and dedication deserve generous rewards!
• £1,000 Referral Scheme: Know a top-notch technician who’d thrive here? Refer them and earn £1,000!
• Private Healthcare for You & Your Loved Ones: We invest in your health and well-being. Our private healthcare plan, a rare benefit in the industry, can be extended to cover your immediate family. We look after you and the ones you care about most.
• Pension & Financial Security: We provide a solid company pension, life assurance at 3x your salary, and Group Income Protection (GIP) for long-term peace of mind.
• Seasonal Rewards & Recognition: Celebrate the festive season with high street Christmas vouchers because we appreciate all you do.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Your responsibilities will include a variety of tasks that make every day unique and engaging:

• Take on yard shunting, workshop shunting, and collect & deliver trailers, ensuring efficient and timely transportation.
• Present our TIP assets for MOT testing on an onsite ATF lane and perform voluntary brake testing, ensuring top-notch standards.
• Take on yard shunting and workshop shunting tasks and interact with DVSA personnel and other partners on the ATF lane.
• Get hands-on with forklift duties and assist with minor trailer repairs, playing a key role in our workshop operations.
• Accurately manage compliance details and maintain safe, lawful, and efficient operation of company vehicles.
• Engage in all necessary training, gaining valuable skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrate our core values and provide high-level customer service in all interactions.
• Be proactive in spotting potential business growth areas and share your insights with managers.

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, driven, and ready to make an impact. Here’s what you’ll need:

• HGV Class 1 Licence: A must-have for the role!
• Forklift Licence: Highly desirable, but we’re open to investing in your development.
• Great Communication: A positive, clear communicator who thrives in a team environment.
• Tech-Savvy: Basic computer knowledge to handle relevant documentation with precision.
• Customer-Focused: An individual who is service-oriented and shares our commitment to excellence.
• Organised & Efficient: Strong organisational skills to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive Mindset: Self-motivated and able to work independently when needed, always looking for ways to contribute positively.

Take the next step in your career and become part of our exceptional team, where your hard work is rewarded, and your well-being is prioritized. Experience first-hand why TIP is a market leader and why we’re Great Place to Work Certified! Apply today!

We believe diversity drives innovation. The variety of nationalities, cultures, religions and ethnic backgrounds enrich our workforce by bringing together new ideas, innovations and thinking styles that lead to business success. Integrity, honesty and ethical behavior are at the core of our business. When we have a vacancy, we welcome everyone who has the potential, skills, commitment and honest way of working into our TIP family.

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