Yard Shunter - nights

  • Full-time

Company Description

*Cat B or Cat C to Cat C+E opportunity*

If you like the sound of progression, look no further...

This role offers a great opportunity to commence your long-term driving career with CML!

Upon successful passing of your 3 month probation period, to help aid your career development Cat B and Cat C Drivers will be able to gain their Class 1 C+E licence through us.

CML stores and delivers a wide variety of food products across the ambient and chilled temperature ranges, while it also offers a series of added value solutions to their clients. 

We are recruiting for a Nights Yard Shunter to join our CML site in Telford on a full time, permanent basis. 

Shift: 4 on 4 off Nights, 6pm - 6am. 

Salary: 

Cat B - £28,142 per annum

Cat C - £30,233 per annum

Cat C+E - £32,324 per annum 

If you are looking for fixed start and finish times then this is the role for you!

Job Description

Working within the Transport Department the main purpose of the role is to ensure a smooth transition when loading, unloading trailers, and ensuring maintenance and safety at all times.

  • Observing and adhering to company rules, site procedures and all aspects of Health & Safety and Hygiene at all times
  • Effectively managing own working time in line with the Road Transport Directive
  • Liaising with colleagues and ensuring completion of shift report
  • Conducting daily checks, immediately reporting any defects and / or damage and completing associated documentation
  • Carrying out trailer checks on loaded trailers and report to ops staff
  • Completing trailer checklist and reporting to operations desk
  • Carrying out shunting duties including relevant maintenance and safety checks
  • Liaising with the warehouse control and goods in staff to ensure smooth and efficient loading / unloading of trailers
  • Completing vehicles downloads as per the company policy
  • Monitoring services / MOTs – liaising with Transport Office and with service vendor
  • Assisting with fuel delivery / manual dip of fuel
  • Keeping yard in clean / tidy condition
  • Liaising with Transport Office as and when required i.e. special promotions and / or livery schedules
  • Manage the flow of traffic in and out of the yard

Qualifications

  • Must hold currently hold a Cat B, C or C+E licence 
  • Attention to detail / accurate
  • Ability to work without direct supervision
  • Adaptable and methodical approach to work / training
  • Conscientious and reliable
  • Excellent communication skills in order to deliver accurate information
  • Able to work efficiently and accurately under pressure
  • Effectively prioritise workload in order to meet set deadlines
  • Able to work as part of a team or individually
  • Able to work effectively and communicate to the correct level
  • Have knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours
  • Be professional, approachable and helpful to ensure smooth running of the general operation
  • Maintaining a high standard of behaviour and appearance
  • Attending company training when required

Additional Information

In return for your passion, hard work and determination in providing outstanding service to our customers we offer:

  • Offering free progression to Class 1 C+E licence within 6 months*
  • Competitive salary with the opportunity to earn a performance bonus
  • Competitive holidays
  • Life Assurance
  • Pension scheme
  • Staff facilities including vending machines, canteen area and free hot drinks
  • Access to our benefits platform: discounts on high street retailers, utilities, holidays and cinema tickets
  • Health cash plans: Hospital, dental and optical
  • Training and development with career progression opportunities and MANY MORE

*upon successful probation period. Time scales depend on driving test availability. 

When our staff have passion for what they do they work with more care and attention which is reflected to our clients, Click APPLY NOW OR TEXT CULINA to 82228 to #JoinOurWinningTeam and begin your career today!

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