vehicle Shifter

E22 Netherlands SP; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days 27.5

Holiday allowance 8%

Travel allowance

Pension scheme

Health insurance discounts

Bicycle scheme

Gym memberships

Vacation days trading

Job summary

UPS is seeking a vehicle shifter in the Netherlands, performing yard duties, following on-board computer instructions, and coordinating with the control room. You will be responsible for timely task execution and communicating issues with colleagues to keep operations smooth.

The role emphasizes punctuality, safety, and the ability to address colleagues when things aren’t going as planned. A fixed-term contract with local labor terms applies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or international equivalent.
• 2 years of vehicle driving experience.
• Valid B driving license.
• Ability to physically secure containers to trailers.
• Knowledge of package handling principles.
• Flexible start times when operations begin.

Responsibilities

• Assist with yard operations and follow assignments via on-board computer.
• Regularly communicate with the control room and teammates to coordinate shifts.
• Ensure containers and trailers are closed and report any defects at end of shift.

Skills

2 years driving experience

Valid B driving license

Physical fitness

Package handling knowledge

Flexibility

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or international equivalent

Job description

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Job Summary

Every minute counts in the logistics world. Do you always have an eye on what’s happening, and do you know how to respond? As a vehicle shifter at UPS, you’re an important link in our logistics chain. Are you interested in further developing your talent within an international organization with endless possibilities?

What you’ll do

As a vehicle shifter at UPS, you know what’s going on at the yard. You have an exemplary function and understand the value of punctuality. Nothing happens without you realizing it, and you intervene when necessary. That means that you also dare to address your colleagues when things aren’t going as they should.

What does an average working day look like for you?

Before you start, you check with the help of a checklist whether your car is in order. Then you start with your work shift at the yard, receiving all assignments via an on-board computer. During the day you regularly communicate with the control room. At the end of your shift, you ensure that all containers and trailers are properly closed, and you also check your car again. Are there any defects? Then you report this before you go home.

What you’ll need

• High school diploma or international equivalent.
• 2 years’ experience driving vehicles.
• A valid B driving license.
• The physical condition to manually secure a container to a trailer or truck.
• Knowledge of package handling principles.
• Flexibility: your start time may fluctuate according to when the operation starts.

What you’ll get

• Salary according to the D pay scale of the TLN Collective Labour Agreement (CAO), depending on experience (indicative range: €2,893.55 – €3,520.40 gross per month)
• 27.5 vacation days and 8% holiday allowance
• Travel allowance and pension scheme
• Discounts on supplementary health insurance, a bicycle scheme, and gym memberships
• Option to buy or sell up to 4 vacation days

Employee Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

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