Shunter

Flexible People Ltd are currently seeking a skilled and reliable HGV Shunter to join our team, working for a very well known client of ours, based in Croydon.

Please note that this is a night shift, weekend only position.

The days and hours for this role -

Friday -18.00 - 0600

Saturday -18.00 - 0600

Sunday - 1800 - 0600

As an HGV Shunter, you will be responsible for safely maneuvering heavy goods vehicles (7.5t HGVs) within our facility. This is a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our logistics and transportation processes.

Responsibilities:
- Safely and efficiently moving HGV's to the loading bays, for the warehouse workers to load the lorries. Await confirmation of fulfilment from the warehouse, in order to move the loaded lorries away and the empty lorries in. Good communication skills are essential due to the need to frequently communicate with the warehouse team.

- Ensure that all loaded lorries are safe to be sent out - check all loads to ensure that the weight distribution is correct and secure and raise any health and safety concerns in the correct manner.

- Conduct pre and post-shift inspections of the vehicles to ensure they are in legal, working condition. If any vehicles are defective, fill in the appropriate paperwork to take the vehicle off the road for repair.

-Ensure that the vehicles and loads match up with the rota and crew lists scheduled for the following day.

- Communicate effectively with other team members and supervisors regarding any issues or concerns.

- Ensure all activity from the nightshift is documented, in order to provide a thorough handover to the day shift workers.

- Adhere to all traffic rules and regulations while operating the HGVs

- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the shunting area

Requirements:
- Valid commercial driving license (HGV license)
- Proven experience in a similar role
- Excellent driving skills with a clean driving record
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Physically fit and able to perform manual tasks as required

The pay rate is £17.48 per hour

If you wish to apply for this job, please note that you will be asked to attend an in-person interview in Croydon, followed by a driving assessment.

This is a permanent position and we are seeking reliable drivers, who are fully committed to working every weekend.

Please apply with your CV and we will be in touch if you have been shortlisted.