Shunter (Nights)

Tesco; Banbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Booker Group in Banbury is seeking an experienced LGV Class 1 driver to move vehicles safely around the yard, onto loading bays and prepare them for departure.

You will work a 48-hour week, Monday to Friday or Sunday to Thursday, with potential overtime. An essential Class 1 licence and CPC training are required, plus Counterbalance forklift certification and good map-reading skills. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Essential LGV Class 1 licence and CPC training.
• Counterbalance forklift licence required.
• Strong map-reading abilities and multi-drop experience desirable.
• Experience liaising with customers.

Responsibilities

• Move vehicles safely around the yard and onto/off loading bays.
• Park them safely and prepare for departure.
• Check freezer thermostats and report faults.
• Comply with health, safety and food safety standards.
• Maintain radio communication with the Transport Department.
• Occasional offsite travel to collect vehicles; support trunking operations.

Skills

LGV Class 1 licence

Counterbalance forklift

CPC training

Map reading

Multi-drop experience

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.

• 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.

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.

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]

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 visit www.bookergro upjobs.co.uk