Shunter

Shunter

Company: ASCO UK Limited

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Peterhead

Based in Peterhead and reporting to the Transport Operations Manager, the Shunter is required to facilitate the movement of goods as required in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner. Working to a shift pattern of one week on, one week off (Monday to Friday 0730-1630).

Duties include:

- Carry out daily trailer checks and identify trailers for the garage
- Be the main Transport focal point at quayside and offer assistance where required
- Keep the Quays clear of cargo where practicable by ensuring the cargo is put onto trailers and moved off the Quay
- Operate vehicles in a safe and effective manner to minimise the risk of injury or damage to other vehicles and property
- Perform daily safety and maintenance checks through the drivers app
- Advise Supervisor of any requirements for maintenance or repairs
- Ensure vehicles and equipment are safely and securely stored
- Ensure weight distribution does not exceed gross 28 tonnes
- Carriage of Dangerous Goods in line with ADR regulations
- Assist yards and ensure all is compliant
- Supervise and distribute straps and ratchets and keep a log
- Supply drivers with gloves and consumables if necessary
- Daily yard checks and report to controllers
- Measure and check abnormal loads i.e. widths and lengths type of load to office
- Accept, start and complete all relevant deliveries and collections using the Transport Management System (TMS) via the ASCO APP on the vehicle phone
- To work in conjunction with the Quayside squads to ensure a safe and efficient operation at all times

Minimum Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours)
- Maintains positive work relationships
- Present a positive image of the Company through first class service, delivery and customer engagement
- Build effective relationships with staff, client representatives and vendors at all levels of the business
- Deal with colleagues, vendors and clients in a positive, courteous and respectful manner
- Good concentration at all times and a strong and focused safety awareness
- Ability to operate equipment in a safe and responsible manner
- Dangerous Goods Awareness/Manual Handling Awareness

Minimum Qualifications
- LGV C+E licence
- Certificate of Professional Competence Card
- ADR licence
- Digi Tachograph Card

As you would expect from a highly progressive company, an attractive remuneration package is available to the successful applicant. When applying, your CV should include your current/most recent employment, which clearly demonstrates examples of the skills and behaviours required for the above role.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I)

ASCO is committed to supporting and promoting Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I). This commitment is embraced by our Group Board and our Management Board and informs all of our activities and their impact on our customers, employees and our stakeholders.

Closing Date:
18/01/2023

**Job Type**: Permanent