Logistics Shunting Operative

Location: Staffordshire
Logistics Shunting Operative

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Shunting Operative to join our team at Florette in Lichfield, WS13 8NF
. The Shunting Operative will operate a Terberg shunt vehicle in accordance with training provided, and complete shunting duties across the logistics environment with a high standard of housekeeping.

The Logistics Shunting Operative will work as part of the larger warehouse based logistics team to unload/pick/load as required. The Shunting Operative will shunt trailers whilst checking fridge trailer temperatures and visual vehicle checks, on a check-as-you-go basis.

Working hours:

Days - 6am-6pm, 4

On4

Off

Pay: £17.11 per hour

Main Responsibilities

* To carry out pre-start checks to “Terberg” shunt vehicle in accordance with training provided.

* Perform operational tasks as per standard operating procedures

* Provide regular updates of trailers on the yard to the Team Leader.

* Checking fridge trailer temperatures & visual tyre checks on yard and on bays prior to being loaded.

* To maintain a high standard of housekeeping and adopt a CAYG policy, including in the yard.

* Ensure that all reasonable measures are taken to maintain asset care of all equipment including scanners/ MHE and other equipment needed to complete their duties

Skills and Experience Required

* Experience in a FMCG warehouse environment, preferably in food.

* Good level of written and verbal English

* Experience of shunting truck trailers, preferably using Terberg shunt vehicles.

* Strong understanding of warehouse environments and H&S.

* Able to work as part of a larger warehouse team and working with multiple departments to ensure the yard is kept tidy and organised.

* A high level of attention to detail and checking skills

What You Will Get In Return

An hourly salary of £17.11 and a range of employee benefits you’d expect from a market leading business, including:

* Life Assurance: 3x your basic salary paid to your nominated beneficiary.

* Employee Assistance Programme:
Providing a Remote GP service along with a 24/7 helpline for financial, legal, medical and life issues.

* Annual leave entitlement: 23 days annual leave per annum inclusive of UK Bank Holidays which increases with service, as well as an option to purchase an additional working week of holiday.

* Training and Development:
Personalised induction as well as regular training and development courses and schemes.

* Benefits Platforms:
Employee discount platform for multiple retailers as well as salary finance schemes for bicycles, gyms, and financial assistance.

* Other:
Recognition awards, Regular Employee Engagement days, attendance incentives, an annual volunteering day, and a free staff transport service to and from site covering Lichfield, Burton on Trent, Cannock, Rugeley, and Burntwood.

About Us

Florette is one of three UK food manufacturing factories within Agrial Fresh Produce, which is an autonomous part of the larger 22,000 employee strong French co-operative group, Agrial.

The business operates mainly under it's recognisable Florette salad brand and we are one of the UK’s leading producers in the industry. Under the well-known Florette brand, our site processes and distributes pre-packed, ready to eat, fresh salad bags and bowls to some of the UK's most well-known supermarkets and retailers, as well as your favourite restaurants and fast food vendors.

In total, we sell on average around 600,000kg of products every week - an unbe-leaf-able amount!

Agrial has operations across 18 regions, with 280 farming outlets and 5 different divisions, which comprise Beverage, Dairy, Meat, Fresh Produce & Agricultural operations; it’s not just about lettuce! As well as 2 factories we also have a farming operation – Agrial Fresh Farms. All UK sites operate under the name of Agrial Fresh Produce Limited and fall under Agrial's vegetable division.

We have a recipe for success through our EPIC values and working together as one team.

Next Steps

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