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Class 1 Yard Shunter

DX Network Services Limited
Posted 16 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Northampton, Northamptonshire NN4 7PW, England

Salary

£35,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance
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  • DX is seeking a Shunt Driver to support their warehousing and distribution operations, working Monday to Friday from 18:00 to 03:00AM.
  • Candidates must have held a valid HGV 1/C+E Licence for at least 2 years and have no more than 6 points on their driving record.
  • The role involves safely shunting vehicles, conducting daily checks, and ensuring compliance with all legal and site requirements.
  • The position offers competitive pay, 20 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and opportunities for career progression.
  • Additional benefits include a company pension scheme, life assurance, and access to an employee assistance program.
Shunt Driver

An exciting new Shunter Driver opportunity at DX!

Monday - Friday - 18:00 - 03:00AM

All about you

You will be friendly, hard-working and love the buzz of getting things done. We value team players and here at DX we are committed to providing our people with the technical and personal skills to progress their careers.

About us

We are a leading independent parcel, mail and logistics services company operating throughout the UK and Ireland delivering the important things in life. DX Freight provides next-day or scheduled delivery services for parcels and freight, as well as comprehensive logistics solutions, including warehouse management and the operation of customer-liveried vehicles. Our brand is what we do every day and our values set the tone for how we want our colleagues to go about their business of delivering the Delivered Exactly promise.

What will it feel like to be part of our team?

At DX, we know our people are our foundation of success. We are passionate about your career progression with us. We strive to develop and promote from within whenever we can, so if you want to develop your career DX will provide the training and the opportunities!

Role summary:

The successful candidate will support the warehousing and distribution operation by safely and efficiently shunting vehicles around the premises.

Key responsibilities

  • Drive vehicles in a safe and legal manner ensuring compliance with all legal and site requirements.
  • Ensure that consideration is given to other drivers, colleagues and pedestrians in the work area.
  • Ensure all daily checks are undertaken ensuring defects are immediately reported and associated paperwork completed
  • Complete all necessary paperwork, such as movement sheets, on time and in full
  • To be respectful to other road users and members of the public ensuring the reputation of the business is protected at all times.
  • Observe Company rules and procedures as defined in the shunter pack and other Company Policies and Procedures, such as site rules.
  • Ensure that all personal protective equipment (PPE) used is in good order and is utilised as instructed
  • Ensure all operations are undertaken in line with the relevant SSOW.
  • Continually seek to improve our processes and services.
  • Ensure all vehicles are checked for defects prior to use and such is reported immediately.

Essential Criteria

  • You should have held your HGV 1/C+E Licence for a minimum 2 years.
  • No more than 6 points no DD/ DR Code convictions
  • Hold a current valid DCPC Card.
  • Understand and able to comply with Drivers hours and WTD legislation.
  • Able to understand and carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and able to report defects correctly.
  • Should comply with on-site health and safety requirements.

Benefits:

  • Competitive Rates of Pay
  • Holidays: 20 days increasing with length of service + bank holidays
  • Long Service Recognition scheme
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Employee Assistance programme including 24/7 Virtual GP
  • DX Discounts Portal
  • Excellent opportunities for career progression and more!!

We look forward to hearing from you!


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