We are seeking a reliable and skilled Shunter to join our logistics team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient movement of vehicles within the yard, ensuring that all operations run smoothly. This role requires strong communication skills and mechanical knowledge to effectively manage the fleet and assist with any necessary maintenance tasks.
We are seeking a reliable and skilled Shunter to join our logistics team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient movement of vehicles within the yard, ensuring that all operations run smoothly. This role requires strong communication skills and mechanical knowledge to effectively manage the fleet and assist with any necessary maintenance tasks.
Responsibilities
- Operate various types of vehicles, including lorries, to manoeuvre them within the yard.
- Prior preparation of all curtain-sided trailers to be loaded, including visual inspection of the trailer, sweeping the trailer-bed floor, ensuring all restraint systems are fit for purpose, are correctly positioned & secured.
- Ensure trailers are correctly prepared to facilitate loading of the product to the trailer (straps positioned, curtains correctly positioned)
- Conduct regular checks on vehicles to ensure they are in good working condition and report any mechanical issues.
- Communicate effectively with warehouse staff and delivery drivers to coordinate vehicle movements.
- Assist in loading and unloading goods as required, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Compliance with all operating procedures and safe systems of working.
- Preparation of trailer prior to offloading, removal and correct stowage of restraint systems and curtains.
- Maintain an organised and clean working environment within the yard.
- Follow all company procedures and regulations regarding vehicle operation and safety.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a warehouse or logistics environment is preferred.
- Valid commercial driving licence with experience driving lorries is essential.
- Strong mechanical knowledge to identify potential issues with vehicles.
- Excellent communication skills to liaise with team members effectively.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and schedules as needed.
Location: Fordham, Newmarket
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- 33 days holiday including Bank Holiday
- Company Sick Pay Scheme after qualifying period
- Employee Referral Programme
- Pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Shopping discounts
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for logistics and vehicle operation, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Shunter.
About us
We’re DS Smith, a company who are redefining packaging for a changing world. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. Today, we operate in more than 30 different countries, proudly employing over 30,000 people, and supporting customers across sectors like FMCG, industrial, and e-commerce. We deliver on quality, service, innovation, and added value to deliver market-leading sustainable packaging solutions our customers need. Our industry needs to transform, and we’re building the team to drive change across Europe and North America.
To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.
Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas, and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.
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