Shunter / Pump & Hose Wash Operator

Menzies are looking for a motivated Shunter / Pump & Hose Wash Operator to join our dynamic team at our Banbury (Twyford) site. This role is perfect for those who thrive in a hands-on environment and are looking to make a significant impact in a vital logistics operation. With a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a supportive work culture, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss!

The primary responsibility is to shunt trailers to and from customer sites on a daily basis. This role also involves performing regular checks and maintaining yard cleanliness, as well as assisting with washing the back end of tankers when required.

The Details:

• Salary: £37,969k Per Annum
• Shift: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 09:00 - 18:00 or 10:00 - 20:00
• Holiday Entitlement: 28 days (including bank holidays)
• Parking: Onsite
• Pay: Monthly

Key Duties and Accountabilities (will include but not be limited to)

• Safely load and unload tankers, following all site procedures and ensuring compliance with all documentation.
• Ensure tanker loads are safe, secure, and correctly positioned for transit.
• Maintain constant communication with the Traffic Office regarding requirements and any issues.
• Conduct yard checks upon request to ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Maintain the yard in a clean and tidy condition at all times.
• Use all equipment safely as specified in operating procedures for vehicle/tanker cleanliness.
• Assist with washing the back end of tankers, working collaboratively with a colleague.
• Comply with safe working practices at all times.
• Operate your vehicle safely, ensuring actions do not endanger self or other site/road users.
• Undertake any other reasonable job instruction to support the supply of a quality service to the customer.

Key Experience and Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a shunting role preferred.
• HGV Class 1 Licence (No more than 6 points).

Technical Skills and Behavioural Competencies:

• Fit and healthy.
• Self-motivated individual.
• Dedicated, flexible, and reliable.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Excellent customer relations.

Benefits:

• Pension Scheme
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• SPIRIT Awards - Peer to Peer recognition

INCLUSION

Menzies Distribution is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business.  

We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be, and to reach their full potential creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.