Shunter

Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

We are looking for an experienced Yard Shunter to join our Rugby depot. This is a dedicated yard-based role, ideal for someone who has previous shunting experience and is looking for a stable, consistent shunting position rather than a driving role on the road.

Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off Days Shifts, 06:00 - 18:00, 40.25 hours per week

Salary: £39317.64 Per Annum

Responsibilities

Observing and adhering to company rules, site procedures and all aspects of Health & Safety and Hygiene at all times; Moving trailers safely on and off loading bays throughout the shift.; Supporting yard safety by monitoring, patrolling and maintaining safe yard movements.; Operating a dedicated yard-based shunting vehicle.; Helping ensure trailers are positioned correctly and loaded on time.; Conducting daily checks, immediately reporting any defects and / or damage and completing associated documentation; Carrying out trailer checks on loaded trailers and report to ops staff; Completing trailer checklist and reporting to operations desk; Carrying out shunting duties including relevant maintenance and safety checks; Liaising with the warehouse control and goods in staff to ensure smooth and efficient loading / unloading of trailers; Completing vehicles downloads as per the company policy; Monitoring services / MOTs – liaising with Transport Office and with service vendor; Assisting with fuel delivery / manual dip of fuel; Keeping yard in clean / tidy condition; Liaising with Transport Office as and when required i.e. special promotions and / or livery schedules; Manage the flow of traffic in and out of the yard

Requirements

Previous yard shunting experience is strongly preferred.; Someone who wants a dedicated shunting role and understands the pace, safety standards and responsibility of working in a busy yard environment.; Current or previous Class 1 licence experience is preferred; A safety-first approach and confidence moving trailers in a live operational environment.; Reliability, good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a wider transport team.