Shunter Driver (Code 14, PDP) – FMCG Logistics

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Mthatha; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd in South Africa seeks a skilled Shunter/Driver to manage bakery product movement and inter-company deliveries. The role requires maintaining daily truck hygiene, conducting thorough vehicle inspections, and adhering to safety and operational standards.

Key qualifications include 3–4 years in a similar role, plus a Code 14 driver’s license and PDP. The position involves shift work, including weekends and holidays, with strict pipeline loading protocols.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in a similar environment and role.
• Must have a valid Code 14 driver’s license and PDP.

Responsibilities

• Truck housekeeping – ensure trucks are neat and clean at all times.
• Incident and accident reporting – ensure all incidents are managed promptly.
• Pick up or deliver bread from Inter Company/ depots.
• Move all trucks to wash bay.
• Ensure diesel is filled in all vehicles.
• Park Vendor trucks in parking bay.
• Ensure trucks are parked in correct places as per pipeline loading.
• Must be able to shunt the links / truck and trailer.
• Move pre-loaded trucks.

Skills

Organisational understanding

Decision making

Analytical thinking

Planning

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Accountability

Innovation/Continuous Improvements

Sense of urgency

Education

Code 14 driver's license

PDP

Job description

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd in South Africa seeks a skilled Shunter/Driver to manage bakery product movement and inter-company deliveries. The role requires maintaining daily truck hygiene, conducting thorough vehicle inspections, and adhering to safety and operational standards.

Key qualifications include 3–4 years in a similar role, plus a Code 14 driver’s license and PDP. The position involves shift work, including weekends and holidays, with strict pipeline loading protocols.