Shunter Drivers and Transportation United Kingdom

Job Title: Shunter (Hights)

Location: Hemel Hempstead

Full time: Permanent

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? We are looking for a dedicated Night Shunter to ensure the safe and efficient movement of our assets. If you have a passion for the transport industry and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!

Position Summary: To ensure the safe coupling and uncoupling of vehicles in accordance with legislation and Martin Brower UK procedures, and to complete all vehicle checks accurately and on time.

Operational

• To drive LGV in a safe manner, complying with all legislation governing this activity
• Complete all daily shunt vehicle checks
• To couple and uncouple trailers as required
• To ensure all paperwork (Temperature Sheet, defect sheet, shunt vehicle sheet) is completed accurately and returned to the traffic office
• To check fridge temperatures on chilled loads
• Tail lift operation
• To reflect a positive image at all times when representing the company
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes at short notice to meet the demands placed on MBUK by our customer
• To ensure regular cleaning of all vehicles as required operating vehicle wash and power washer

Communications

• Inform all relevant parties of breakdown, delay or unexpected differences in loads
• Identify and communicate opportunities for improvement and development

Health and Safety

• Strong H&S awareness abiding to MBUK policy and practice at all times

Technical

Competencies:

• C+E Licence for a minimum of two years (Essential)
• Level 2 (or equivalent) English and Maths (Essential)
• Understanding of EC drivers’ hours & EC working time directive regulations (Essential)
• Experience of working with refrigerated vehicles (Desirable)