Shunter Driver/Trainee HGV Driver
Ferguson Transport & Shipping are currently recruiting for a Shunter Driver to join the team. Using your driving skills you will be responsible for moving vehicles around company premises.
Previous experience in a similar role is NOT required. You MUST have a car driving licence and be willing to learn how to operate a range of small plant including forklift truck and Terberg unit.
Full PPE and workwear is provided, along with on-the-job training which can open the door to a range of future job opportunities.
There is potential for this role to be a progressive role and help you, in time, to gain a HGV class 1 licence should you want to.
Full training will be provided in all activities, including Terberg Tug Works Vehicle Operation and the safe operation of a forklift truck.
As a Shunter Driver you will: drive works vehicles with a variety of attachments; ensure safe and secure loading and unloading; assist Drivers, and move trailers around site using a Terberg unit.
You will need to have
- a valid UK car driving licence
- a positive attitude to work and be prepared to follow company policies and procedures.
Weekly paid – Rates of Pay:
Shunter Driver: £13.03hr basic + £14.89 Overtime + £8.24 per day shift allowance
As a Shunting Driver you will:
- drive Works vehicles as necessary according to licence provision
- drive Works vehicles with a variety of attachment trailers when necessary
- load with care, general cargo including forestry products, fertiliser, steel and paper products and any other cargo required
- ensure safe and secure loading and unloading
- move trailers around site using a Terberg shunt unit.
What you can expect:
- A competitive salary;
- Excellent scope to develop your career;
- Life assurance cover;
- Occupational Health Support
- Training & Development opportunities;
- Company Pension Scheme
- 28 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), enhanced with service;
- Loyalty bonus payment scheme;
- Employer contributory pension scheme;
- Occupational health surveillance;
- Group life assurance;
- Employee assistance programme
Ferguson Transport & Shipping provide clear routes for career progression and offer a range of opportunities for training, development and up skilling to help people get to the next level.