Shunter Driver

Role Overview & Responsibilities

An experienced Class 1 driver is required for a fast growing established packaging manufacturer in Sherburn-in-Elmet.

We are looking to recruit a shunter to go on rotating shifts to move stock/material/machinery from our manufacturing site in Leeds and our National Distribution Centre in Sherburn-in-Elmet.

You must be a responsible individual with great experience in driving industrial vehicles, with a Counterbalance licenses also being preferred. You will also need to have worked within fast paced/ warehousing/distribution environment previously.

As an experienced HGV Shunter Driver you will be required to have a minimum of 2 years recent experience with a Class 1 licence and have no more than 6 points on your license.

· Undertaking of full condition and inspection of vehicle in accordance with correct procedures and certified practices.

· Maintenance of correct fuel levels and refuelling of vehicles, logging and reporting of diesel usage, monitoring and recording of diesel tank fuel levels to ensure uninterrupted supply.

· Safe and efficient handling of the vehicle in all respects, including the optimisation of fuel usage and cleanliness of the vehicle.

· Presenting the vehicle for loading when required, in a compliant and roadworthy condition.

· Ensuring load security and stability, adequately restraining loads in line with correct procedures and certified practices.

· Ensuring the security of the vehicle and load at all times.

· Moving trailers in a loaded and unloaded state between the manufacturing plant and the National Distribution Centre.

· Perform within set performance targets.

· With appropriate training, assist with warehouse duties as required to include Fork Lift Truck work, relevant tasks to assist with the operation of the distribution and shipping functions of the company, when shunting is not required.

· Accurately complete all paperwork.

· Any other reasonable task as requested by management.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: TBA

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift, 4 days on, 4 off, 4 nights on.

Experience:

• Class 1 driving: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Counterbalance certificate (preferred)

Benefits:

· On site parking

· Excellent opportunities for overtime

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In person