Great Bear Hiring for Shunters – Multiple Vacancies at Birkenhead Full Time

Working within the Transport Department the main purpose of the role is to ensure a smooth transition when loading and unloading trailers and ensuring maintenance and safety at all times.

Shift pattern: 4 On 4 Off Nights

Rate of pay: £13.50 per hour for days/ £14.50 per hour for nights

Shift times: 19.00pm – 07.00am

• Observing and adhering to company rules, site procedures and all aspects of Health & Safety and Hygiene at all times
• Effectively managing own working time in line with the Road Transport Directive
• Liaising with colleagues and ensuring completion of shift report
• Conducting daily checks, immediately reporting any defects and / or damage and completing associated documentation
• Carrying out trailer checks on loaded trailers and report to ops staff
• Completing trailer checklist and reporting to operations desk
• Carrying out shunting duties including relevant maintenance and safety checks

. Liaising with the warehouse control and goods in staff to ensure smooth and efficient loading / unloading of trailers

• Completing vehicles downloads on a monthly basis
• Monitoring services / MOTs – liaising with Transport Office and with service vendor
• Assisting with fuel delivery / manual dip of fuel
• Keeping yard in clean / tidy condition
• Liaising with Transport Office as and when required i.e. special promotions and / or livery schedules

Experience of Demount equipment and Terberg shunt vehicles preferable

• Must hold a Class 1 Driving Licence.
• Must possess a Digi-Card.
• Current Driver CQC Card Required.
• Must be a team player and considerate of your working colleagues.
• The successful candidate will also drive the highest standards, ensuring the Health & Safety of themselves and other road users are at the forefront of their driving actions.
• Must adopt a flexible approach to working hours and overtime.
• No more than 3 points on licence.

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