Yard Shunter

  • Full-time

Company Description

We are a market-leading 3PL food and drink specialist. Culina Logistics ensures that refrigerated goods are stored and shipped in tightly regulated conditions.

The culture at Culina Group is built around delivering the most efficient and sustainable solutions to our customers and the wider industry. Culina consistently provide the highest service levels within the sector, whilst providing the flexibility required to operate successfully in such a dynamic and evolving market.

Job Description

Shifts: 3 on, 3 off.  19:00 to 07:00 hours.

The role holder will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

  • 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

 

  • Possession of LGV Class 1 Licence
  • Current driver CPC

Competence Requirements:

  • 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:

  • Competitive salary
  • Competitive holidays
  • Life Assurance
  • Pension scheme
  • Childcare vouchers
  • Staff facilities including vending machines and canteen area
  • 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

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 to #JoinOurWinningTeam and begin your career today

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