Job Description

We are Fowler Welch – a multi award winning supply chain specialist working with retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers across the UK. We live by a simple set of values: to delight our customers, maximise our efficiency, be socially responsible and to promote being an employer of choice.

We are looking for a Shunter to join the team at our Spalding depot.

Shift Pattern: Tuesday to Saturday 20:00-06:00

Salary- from £14.79 to £19.63

To ensure the timely trailer movements, on and off loading bays and where applicable to deliver a shunt load from one location to another, as instructed, in line with Company standards and operational requirements

Main Responsibilities:

• To place trailers to the required areas as per instructions
• To use two way radios to keep in contact with areas of the operation as necessary
• To ensure you carry out all safety checks, as designated by the company.
• To ensure that you report defects, accident damage and any incidents as soon as they are found.
• To ensure fridges are set at the correct temperature, in line with loaded product temperature requirements.
• To ensure fridge diesel tanks have adequate fuel at all times.
• To always be professional and courteous when communicating with your colleagues.
• Reporting any breaches in speed limits by drivers and sub contractors to the transport department.
• Keeping vehicle parking area layouts as they should be and reporting any issues of debris to the site services team
• Ensure that company standards of hygiene and housekeeping, in your areas of work, are maintained at all times
• To ensure you are working in line with Health & Safety legislation

Qualifications

• Working with and driving LGV’s is desirable
• Previous shunting experience
• Experience of working in a very fast paced environment
• Teamworking
• Written and verbal communication
• Driving for excellence
• Ability to work to challenging deadlines in a pressurised environment
• Self disciplined and motivated

Additional Information

In return, we offer:

• Free Fowler Welch Healthcare Cash Plan
• Free life insurance as a Fowler Welch employee equal to three times your basic salary.
• Competitive pension scheme
• ‘Cycle 2 Work’ Scheme – save up to 42% on the cost of a new bike and necessary equipment.
• Recognition schemes for our exceptional employees – monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchers.

When our staff have passion for what they do they work with more care and attention which is reflected to our clients, Click APPLY NOW to #JoinOurWinningTeam and begin your career today