Shunter (Nights)

Booker; Banbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tesco discount

F&F clothing discount

Tesco Café discount

Booker discount

Pizza Hut discount

Burger King discount

Pension

Life assurance

Health & wellbeing resources

Cycle to work

Job summary

Booker is seeking an experienced Transport Team member to move vehicles safely around the yard, load bays, and prepare them for departure. You will follow LGV1 rules, adhere to health & safety, and communicate with the Transport Department via handheld radio.

Essential: LGV Class 1 licence and full CPC training; Counterbalance forklift licence; map reading and multi-drop experience. 48-hour week with potential overtime; based in the UK.

Qualifications

• LGV Class 1 licence essential.
• Counterbalance forklift licence essential.
• Full CPC training and driving experience.
• Experience in multi-drop and map reading desirable.

Responsibilities

• Move vehicles safely around yard and loading bays.
• Park vehicles and prepare for departure.
• Adhere to driving legislation and health & safety policies.
• Report faults on freezers/refrigeration equipment.
• Maintain communication with Transport Department via radio.
• Travel offsite for vehicle collection and ad hoc trunking support.

Skills

LGV Class 1

Forklift licence

CPC training

Map reading

Multi-drop

Customer liaison

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.

About the role

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.

You will be responsible for

• 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 and Safety
• Checking that freezer thermostats and refrigerator units are working correctly and reporting any faults via the relevant channels
• 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.
• Reporting any health and safety issues on vehicles and in your working environment
• Checking and ensuring that the transport department are aware of any damage to the vehicles
• Maintaining constant communication with the Transport Department via a handheld radio to ensure that suitable vehicles are available as and when required.

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.

You will need

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:

48hours per week which may include public holidays. Monday to Friday/ Sunday to Thursday 18:00 – 03:20 hours.

Potential Overtime available.

It is essential that you hold a Counterbalance Forklift licence, Class 1 Driving Licence, and full CPC training. Experience of working in a similar role, liaising with customers, strong map reading abilities and multi-drop experience is desirable.

Whats in it for you?

The additional Benefits of being part of the BEST team!

• 10% Tesco discount, which increases to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks (all discounts apply to home delivery)
• 20% discount on F&F Clothing
• 10% discount atTesco Café
• 10% Booker discount
• Pizza Hut Restaurants:25% discount after 3pm, excludes buffet and deals
• 25% discount at selected Burger King restaurants
• Contributory Pension.
• 1 year life assurance for all colleagues; or 3 years if you join the pension scheme
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family & the opportunity to join a healthcare cash plan.
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including cinema vouchers & a cycle to work scheme
• A great holiday package - 29 days pro rata

About Us

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 aDisability 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]

Please note

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 visitwww.bookergro upjobs.co.uk