Shunter Driver

Hours of Work: 42.5 hours per week, Permanent Full-Time – 05:45 to 15:00 Monday to Friday with potential OT available after shift, and on Saturdays.

Rate of Pay: £15 per hour basic.

We are actively seeking a Class 1 Shunter Driver keen to take up a career within one of Europe’s leading food processing companies at our site in Bedford. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established team and learn new skills and gain new opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Working within the Despatch team to ensure the movement of trailers is carried out in a timely and efficient manner.
• Carry out start up checks, highlighting and reporting any issues.
• Connecting and disconnecting trailers.
• Liaising with different departments and coordinating sub-contractors’ vehicles.
• Ensure you fully understand and comply with company requirements regarding Health and Safety and Hygiene, including PPE.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• To provide trailers for loading & remove when loaded.
• To supervise yard activity, and position vehicles when not in use safely in the yard.
• To check temperatures of all trailers loaded on bays or on electrical points.
• To provide a list of trailers present in the yard to the Despatch Manager.
• Always operate the shunter with care and attention and in line with Full compliance and strict adherence to all Environmental, Health & Safety and Quality Standards laid out in departmental and site policies and procedures

Qualifications

Experience and Qualification:

• Class 1 driving licence. (C+E)
• Able to provide proof of right to work in the UK.
• Must be able to reliably commute to place of work – Off Cambridge Road, Cardington. Near Bedford Town Football club