Shunter/Loader – Nights

Booker; Taunton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Booker is seeking a committed LGV Class 1 driver to join the transport team in the UK. You will move and park vehicles safely in the yard, load and unload as required, and ensure high safety and food safety standards are maintained. Occasional offsite travel may be required for vehicle collection and trunking support.

Essential licences and CPC training are required to join the Best team. We offer a stable 36-hour week with potential overtime and opportunities within a market-leading food and

Qualifications

• Essential LGV Class 1 licence and full CPC training.
• Counterbalance forklift licence required.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for offsite collection of vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Move vehicles safely around yard, loading bays and depots.
• Ensure vehicle defects are reported and repairs are coordinated.
• Keep yard and wash areas clean and tidy and in good order.
• Adhere to food safety/chill chain standards and regulate fridge temps as needed.
• Load vehicles correctly and manage returns and backhauls.
• Record any health and safety issues and follow procedures.
• Support trunking operations and travel to offsite locations as required.

Skills

LGV Class 1 licence

Counterbalance forklift licence

Full CPC training

Tools

LGV/Class 1 licence

Job description

Working as part of the transport team in achieving divisional targets you will provide a first class service ensuring vehicles are moved safely around the yard on and off loading bays, then parking them safely and preparing them for departure.

Role and Responsibilities:

• You will be aware and adhere to all driving legislation required for driving a LGV Class 1 vehicle and follow all Health & Safety procedures and be responsible for your own and other people’s Health & Safety
• Checking vehicle defects and any faults that cannot be repaired locally are reported via the relevant channels to be repaired.
• Vehicles are washed inside and out as per wash rota
• Yard and wash area is kept clean and tidy with regular checks as per cleaning schedule
• You will comply at all times with all relevant legislation in food safety and chill chain standards and ensure that the fridge is set to the correct temperature for the job being done.
• Ensure all vehicles are loaded correctly
• Vehicles are dekitted and any returns are dealt with correctly. Returned pallets and trays are loaded onto trunk trailer for return to Royton.
• Backhaul or stock returns loaded but not logged on inter depot manifests
• Reporting any health and safety issues on vehicles and in your working environment

There will be an occasional need for offsite travel to collect vehicles from workshops as required and other ad hoc duties including supporting the trunking operation if and when required.

An LGV Class 1 licence is an essential requirement for this role, as is the need to observe company Health & Safety policies and procedures at all times.

Working Hours:

36hours per week which may include public holidays.

Potential Overtime available.

It is essential that you hold a Counterbalance Forklift/PPT licence, Class 1 Driving Licence, and full CPC training.

We look forward to you joining the BESTteam!

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, 8 distribution centres, 5 Best Food Logistics sites, as well as 6 support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers; some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed Leader and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact [e-mail]

We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*

For more information about us please visit www.bookergro upjobs.co.uk