We have a fantastic opportunity for a HGV Shunter to join our Culina Logistics team at our Aylesford depot. The HGV Shunter will join our busy transport operation, ensuring trailers, vehicles and equipment are positioned efficiently to keep our site running smoothly. Working closely with our warehouse and transport teams, you'll play a vital role in maintaining operational flow, adhering to strict safety standards, and supporting on-time deliveries. If you're an experienced HGV driver who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in precision, we'd love to hear from you.
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off Nights (18.00 - 06.00)
Salary: £41,725.38
To ensure the timely trailer movements, on and off loading bays and where applicable to deliver a shunt load from one location to another, as instructed, in line with Company standards and operational requirements .
Main Responsibilities:
- To place trailers to the required areas as per instructions
- To use two way radios to keep in contact with areas of the operation as necessary
- To ensure you carry out all safety checks, as designated by the company.
- To ensure that you report defects, accident damage and any incidents as soon as they are found.
- To ensure fridges are set at the correct temperature, in line with loaded product temperature requirements.
- To ensure fridge diesel tanks have adequate fuel at all times.
- To always be professional and courteous when communicating with your colleagues.
- Reporting any breaches in speed limits by drivers and sub contractors to the transport department.
- Keeping vehicle parking area layouts as they should be and reporting any issues of debris to the site services team
- Ensure that company standards of hygiene and housekeeping, in your areas of work, are maintained at all times
- To ensure you are working in line with Health & Safety legislation
- To ensure safe and efficient loading and unloading
- Previous experience in a HGV driving role
- Previous shunting experience
- Experience of working in a very fast paced environment
- Teamworking
- Written and verbal communication
- Driving for excellence
- Ability to work to challenging deadlines in a pressurised environment
- Self disciplined and motivated
We are Culina Logistics – a multi award winning supply chain specialist working with retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers across the UK. We live by a simple set of values: to delight our customers, maximise our efficiency, be socially responsible and to promote being an employer of choice.
In return, we offer:
- Free and confidential access to EAP
- Competitive pension scheme
- ‘Cycle 2 Work’ Scheme – save up to 42% on the cost of a new bike and necessary equipment.
- Recognition schemes for our exceptional employees
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