Shunter

Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK’s best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

We are now recruiting for a Shunter to join our team at our Burton Latimer site on a Full time permanent basis.

Salary: £33,000 per annum.

Shift Pattern: 5 from 7 nights on a 6 week rolling rota. 

Example of shift pattern:

• Week 1: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
• Week 2: Monday-Friday.
• Week 3: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday.
• Week 4: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday
• Week 5: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
• Week 6: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

Shift times available below:

• 20:00pm-06:00am. 

As a Shunter you will be successfully maintaining an effective and safe operational environment on site. You will be responsible for controlling our daily plans and maximising the potential of our resources. The role is  responsible for the safe movement of LGV vehicles on sites. 

Key Duties of a Shunter:

• Loading and parking trailer assets; maintaining communication to the traffic office.
• Shunting equipment with care and attention whilst ensuring complete compliance with Safe Systems of Work.
• Liaising with Warehousing departments to ensure the correct equipment is positioned on and off the trailer bays, ensuring the flow is maintained.
• Managing the fleet resources in the yard including Vehicles Off Road.
• Accurately completing all required yard-related administrative checks i.e. fleet checks, yard checks, trailer checks, pre-op vehicle checks and equipment audits.
• Follow site and business Health and Safety / Safe Systems of work policies.
• Reporting on available and unavailable (i.e. defective) fleet assets in the yard.
• Maintaining the yard hygiene and risk management as necessary.
• Carry out any additional office task as required by your line manager.

• Class 1 experience and a full C+E entitlement is essential for this role. 
• Previous shunting experience.
• Experience of working in a very fast paced environment.
• Written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work to challenging deadlines in a pressurised environment.
• Self disciplined and motivated.

As part of our drive to make Stobart a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Fortnightly pay.
• Competitive Annual Leave.
• Competitive Pension.
• Wellness - Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via referral bonus', special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to 100's of retailer discounts for everyday savings!  
• Fitness - your wellbeing is important to us and being active is a great way to keep your body and your mind health. We have partnered with PureGym so you can save money on a no contract membership. 

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!