Job Title: Shunter (Hights)
Location: Hemel Hempstead
Full time: Permanent
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? We are looking for a dedicated Night Shunter to ensure the safe and efficient movement of our assets. If you have a passion for the transport industry and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!
About Us: At Martin Brower, we are dedicated to sustainability, continuous improvement, and valuing our people. As a global leader in supply chain solutions, we support some of the world's largest restaurant chains by delivering food, beverages, and products with a focus on innovation and environmental responsibility.
Position Summary: To ensure the safe coupling and un-coupling of vehicles in accordance with legislation and Martin Brower UK procedures, and to complete all vehicle checks accurately and on time.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Operational
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To drive LGV in a safe manner, complying with all legislation governing this activity
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Complete all daily shunt vehicle checks
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To couple and uncouple trailers as required
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To ensure all paperwork (Temperature Sheet, defect sheet, shunt vehicle sheet) is completed accurately and returned to the traffic office
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To check fridge temperatures on chilled loads
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Tail lift operation
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To reflect a positive image at all times when representing the company
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Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes at short notice to meet the demands placed on MBUK by our customer.
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To ensure regular cleaning of all vehicles as required operating vehicle wash and power washer
Communications
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Inform all relevant parties of breakdown, delay or unexpected differences in loads
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Identify and communicate opportunities for improvement and development
Health and Safety
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Strong H&S awareness abiding to MBUK policy and practice at all times
Technical Competencies:
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C+E Licence for a minimum of two years (Essential)
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Level 2 (or equivalent) English and Maths (Essential)
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Understanding of EC drivers’ hours & EC working time directive regulations (Essential)
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Experience of working with refrigerated vehicles (Desirable)
People-First Culture: At Martin Brower, our employees are our greatest asset. We prioritise creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone's voice is heard, respected, and valued.
Opportunities for Growth: We're committed to your long-term success. With clear paths for career advancement and development, you'll have opportunities to grow within your current role or explore new roles and responsibilities across the organisation.
Culture of Continuous Improvement: We believe in the power of continuous improvement. You'll be empowered to innovate, experiment, and challenge the status quo as we work together to drive positive change and elevate our performance as a team.
In return Martin Brower offers career growth opportunities, through training, mentoring and gaining diverse experiences within the business. Diversity and inclusion initiatives, performance bonus and many other incentives.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you today and to join our team of innovators!
