About this role
Company Description
Join Our Team as a Full-Time, Permanent Shunter!
Are you looking for a secure, long-term driving career—not the uncertainty of agency work? We’ve got the perfect opportunity for you!
What We Offer:
- Permanent Contract – Stability you can count on.
- Guaranteed Hours – No last-minute cancellations.
- Competitive Pay & Benefits.
- A supportive team that values YOU.
We are looking for an experienced Shunter to join our team in Lillyhall on a Full time and permanent position.
Job Description
Shift Patterns and Start times:
4ON 4OFF Nights - 18.00pm-06.00am - £34,434 per annum.
Key Duties:
- 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 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
- C+E entitlement is essential for this role.
- Six months Class 1 experience is essential.
- 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.
Additional Information
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 people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a brilliant range of benefits which include:
- Annual Leave – 28 days inclusive of bank holidays, plus an extra 6 days after 5 years of service
- Fully Paid CPC Training
- Reimbursement for LGV Driver Medical & Eye Test (up to £100)
- Various Bonus Payments Throughout the Year
- Access to a Great Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance from Day 1
- Death in Service – 2x Basic Salary after 12 Months (for pension members)
- 15% Discount on Food at Our Truckstops
- Length of Service Recognition – £250 for Every 5 Years
- Access to “Reward Me Now” App – Discounts at 120+ Brands
- Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace – Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations & Annual Health Check
- £15 Tax-Free Meal Allowance Per Shift
Other facts
About Culina Group
Great Bear are a leading private 3rd party Logistics company business formed in 1994 providing Dedicated and Shared user Warehousing and Distribution solutions across many sectors for International FMCG blue chip clients.
On 1st March 2016 the formation of the largest Independent UK logistics Group Great Bear was acquired by Culina Logistics, part of Muller Group.
The UK business has 5,000 employees, and manages over 7.5million sq. ft million sq. ft. of warehousing across 50 locations and operates a joint fleet of over 600 mixed large to medium modern commercial vehicle fleet, coupled with an extensive added value service offering.
We have built a reputation within the industry fostering long-term relationships on the core principal of customer service excellence.
Great Bear collaborate closely with clients to develop a deep understanding of their requirements, both operationally and strategically; this along with a passion for development and innovation ensures Great Bear and Culina Group remain at the forefront of our industry, leading to long term partnerships.
The Company has substantial and proven start-up and change management expertise, having managed large scale warehouse design and build and network change projects for our customers.
Our customer retention is unparalleled within the industry – to find out more please call or email
www.greatbear.co.uk
Great Business' with Great Brands choose Great Bear.
For more information contact Michael Pepper Development Manager Great Bear Distribution Ltd
Tel +44 01829 772200
Email: [email protected]
www.greatbear.co.uk
Post: Stellar House, Barbour Square, Tattenhall, Chester,England CH3 9RF
What you'll do
- The Shunter is responsible for placing trailers in designated areas and maintaining communication with operational areas using two-way radios. They must also conduct safety checks, report defects, and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
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