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We are currently recruiting for a Shunter Driver to join our transport team on a permanent basis. The role reports to the Transport Supervisor and provides vital distribution support to Topps Tiles. This role is working Monday - Friday, 2pm - 10pm
The Role
• Ensure trailers are legally compliant and to the correct standard for use, positioning the equipment on and off trailer bays as required to ensure the yard area is maintained in a clean, safe and organised condition.
• Liaise with warehouse/transport personnel to ensure the correct equipment is positioned on and off the trailer bays, ensuring the flow is maintained, informing the Transport supervisors when equipment shortage will affect loading.
• Complete a preloading check prior to putting the trailer on a bay. Including defects, service and Mot requirements.
• Carry out full yard checks and completing all required documentation.
• Direct incoming equipment and vehicles to the correct parking/loading areas.
• Continue to drive all current VOR process
• Assist with any yard/trailer related queries.
• Assist with the opening and closing of curtains, and strapping down of pallets on the trailers
The Person
• Must possess a Class 1 license and a digital Tachograph Card.
• Must have experience of driving commercial vehicles.
• Ensure compliance with all current operational policies and procedures are met.
• Ensure all Road Transport legislation and regulations are compiled to.
• Excellent planning, organisation and communication skills.
• Operate in a safe manner and adhere to all health and safety guidelines at all times
• Focuses on delivering and exceeding expected standards and performance.
In a culture where hard work is recognised and great results are rewarded, you can look forward to a company bonus that will give you a share of our success - up to 20% of your base salary. Then there’s a generous staff discount, a Share Save scheme, pension and life assurance, a holiday allowance that increases with length of service and a wide range of other benefits. Plus flexible working, free on-site parking, generous discounts on products and services and more. A lot more. We’re committed to promoting talent from within too, which means you’ll be well-supported to build a rewarding career with an individual development plan and lots of training on offer.
A competitive salary.
Bonus and uncapped commission schemes (dependent on your role) that run four times a year, helping you to share in our success.
A generous staff discount scheme allows you to make purchases from our stores at below market price.
Enhanced maternity/adoption and paternity pay, and childcare vouchers.
A ShareSave scheme that allows you to invest in us and share our success.
Pension & Life Assurance schemes with company contributions available to help you provide for your retirement.
A wide range of discounts with selected companies including discounts on insurance, holidays and retail vouchers.
Holiday entitlement that increases with length of service.