Driver Shunter Nights, 3 fixed shifts per week - #1798442

Job Description

We currently have opportunity for a Part Time Driver Shunter at our distribution centre in Sherburn in Elmet, Sainsbury’s contract.

Wincanton is a leading third-party logistics (3PL) and supply chain solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. As the largest British logistics company, we work in industry sectors as diverse as milk, defence, energy, retail, consumer goods and construction, supporting every stage of development and adding value through our supply chain expertise and innovative approach to logistics challenges. With over 17,000 colleagues across more than 200 sites and a 3,400 strong fleet of vehicles, we put our customers at the heart of everything we do and our mission is “to make our customers business’s better, every day.”

How will you contribute?

• To be responsible for the allocation of vehicles to the schedule in line with specific kit requirements.
• Work closely with both the planning and warehouse departments to ensure the smooth running of the loading function whilst managing all yard operations.
• To report incidents or accidents that occur whilst on the road, or at depot.
• Complies with driver hours legislation and all road traffic regulations.
• Complies with health and safety regulations.
• You may also undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required for the effective operation of the function and the site, which will include the movement of stock in a professional, economical, and safe manner at all times, whilst following company procedures and maintaining the company image to provide a quality service.
  
  

The Person

• HGV Class 1. Shunter experience preferred
• 12 months HGV driving experience required
• Ability to work on your own initiative, working to strict deadlines and the ability to carry out interactive teaching.
• A good communicator both verbal and written.
• A professional approach displaying credibility.
• Awareness of Transport and Health and Safety legislation.
• Ability to act on instruction.
• Attention to detail is required
• A flexible team-based approach
  
  

Shift Commitments

The shift pattern for this role is Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, working 12 hours of rotating 18:00-06:00 and 17:00-05:00.

Basic rate of pay £17.33. Premiums for night work and weekends apply.

Holidays and lieu days pro rata'd - 234 hours per year, plus service days if eligible.

Our Culture & Benefits

In addition to a generous salary, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

Be a part of our values; Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Proactivity, Togetherness & Trust.

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We want to create an environment where all colleagues feel safe, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes. Attracting diverse teams, we believe in creating an inclusive, respectful organisational culture for our colleagues and future talent.

Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce