Shunter Driver

3 weeks ago


Dunfermline, United Kingdom Mach Recruitment Ltd Full time

**An exciting opportunity has arisen.**

**Mach Recruitment are hiring Terberg Shunter or Shunter Instructor**

**Job Title: Shunter Instructor**

**Location: Various**

**Hours**:
**Hourly rate: £12 up to £14 per hour based on experience.**

**Experience needed - minimum of 12 months.**

**Weekly pay**

**Temp to perm**

We are currently recruiting for full time permanent HGV Terberg Shunter drivers to be responsible for moving and parking vehicles and trailers in the yard, working to site procedure and within the requirements of company compliance.

**Job description**
- To ensure a safe, clean, and tidy working environment, adhering to hygiene standards, procedures and the “clean as you go” policy
- Responsible for carrying out daily and weekly vehicle maintenance checks.
- Full trailer audit completed minimum of two per shift.
- Loading bay check (DE010D) sheet fulfilled twice per day
- Daily check list for the yard to be completed.
- To monitor and record trailer temperatures to fulfil audit requirements and in line with procedure.
- Ensure all diesel and milk spillages are controlled in line with company policy
- To safely move trailers from the parking area onto the loading bay, moving to the despatch area once loaded.
- Responsible for following the correct procedures when “hitching and unhitching” the unit to the trailer, ensuring it is securely loaded.
- To adhere to company procedures when reversing in the yard area.
- To ensure that the “tug” or unit is kept clean and tidy inside and out.
- When required, assist with deliveries to other depots, ensuring that the vehicle is not overweight prior to leaving site.
- Responsible for ensuring Tachograph procedures are adhered to.
- Responsible for adhering to relevant systems and procedures in place for Product Safety, Legality and Quality.
- Responsible for adhering to all relevant systems and procedures in place for Health and Safety and Environmental Management.
- To act wholeheartedly in the interests of the company always.
- Controlling of Fuel Deliveries.
- To undertake any other duties as needs indicate.

**Mach Recruitment Ltd acts as an Employer for this vacancy.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temp to perm
Contract length: 6 months

**Salary**: £12.00-£14.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Dunfermline: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Driving: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person