Yard Shunter

2 weeks ago


Tewkesbury, United Kingdom Cotteswold Dairy Full time

**Cotteswold Dairy** are looking for a reliable **Yard Shunter**with a Class 1, Category C+E licence to join our haulage team on the day shift at our **Tewkesbury** Depot. You will be working on a **full time, permanent basis** and in return, you will receive a **competitive salary of £681.35 per week plus benefits.**

**Working Hours: **48 hours per week, 5-day shifts, Monday - Sunday

Established in 1938, Cotteswold Dairy is one of the UK’s leading independent, family-owned dairies.We support local farmers and communities by delivering the freshest, finest quality products and first-class customer service.

**The Yard Shunter role**:
As our Yard Shunter, you will be undertaking shunting work around the yard ensuring that the trailers are in the right place at the right time and that goods within the vehicles are properly secured and prepared for safe transportation

**Responsibilities as our Yard Shunter**:

- Ensuring the safe operation of yard-shunter vehicles
- Monitoring and reporting of damage to Company vehicles
- Checking fridges are running and electric cables are in good condition
- Ensuring vehicle wash and re-fuelling areas are kept clean, reporting any infringements

**Skills and attributes, we’re looking for in our Yard Shunter**:

- The ability to demonstrate a positive, flexible attitude to work
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- A confident communicator and have the willingness to take on tasks in all weathers
- Committed to conducting your work to the highest standards, recognising this role is pivotal to ensuring a first-class service to our customers

**Benefits you’ll receive as our Yard Shunter**:
We are committed to giving you the skills and abilities to carry out your role, providing opportunities to allow you to build a long-term relationship with the Company. In addition, we offer the following benefits:

- Competitive salary
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- 30 days’ holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
- Additional day of holiday after 3 years’ service
- Refer a friend - potentially receive £500
- Employee shop - discounted products
- Group personal pension scheme
- Health and well-being benefit

If you would like to join our team as our new **Yard Shunter **then please click ‘apply’ today - don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you