XPO Logistics
Class 1 Driver Shunter
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Class 1 Driver Shunter
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Bank Holidays spent with your friends and family? Tick! Christmas at home, without fear of being pressed into working? Tick. How about making one to two drops a day then back to base? If we have ticked your boxes then read on. We are currently building a new team of drivers for our partnership with Kingspan at our depot in Holywell.
Please click the following link https://europejobs.xpo.com/en/ to see our current vacancies.
Pay, Benefits And More
We are looking for shunters. The salary £31,467.49 per year, and you will be working 4 on 4 off. 12-hour shifts
Days: 06:00 - 18:00
Nights: 18:00 - 06:00 with Christmas and Bank Holidays off! You’ll also have access to a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and ongoing training including annual CPC and many other perks. 20 days holiday.
What You’ll Do On a Typical Day
- You will be safely driving our HGV Class 1 and Shunt Vehicles in a courteous manner
- Covering Shunting requirements on our customers site
- Making sure all goods are correctly strapped before commencing journeys
- Driving the latest equipment and operating to safety standards
- Safely operate our vehicle delivering Kingspan products
- Undertake written pre shift checks to Tugs ensuring and defects are logged
- Ensure Tugs are kept clean and tidy and washed weekly
- Ensure all duties are carried out with compliance to all XPO SSOW’s
- Complete daily XPO Trailer Movement log each shift detailing all trailers moved
- Ensure tug is refueiled at the end of the shift
- Timely escalation of any issues preventing trailer movement
- Ensure PPE is regularly inspected and is used at all times
- When not shunting trailers, to be involved in Meet and Greet at trailer parks with changeover drivers
- Inspect empty trailers upon arrival and advise team of any trailers not preped for loading or unfit for use
- Ensure partial restraints (2x straps) used for all unsecured movements of product
- Be aware of, and act in accordance with, all XPO policies
- Bring to the attention of your manager any matter that could be detrimental to the wellbeing of the Company
- Carry out any other duties which may reasonably be required by your manager
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What You Need To Succeed At XPO
- Valid LGV C+E Licence
- An up to date CPC and DIGI card
- No more than 6 points on your licence
- No DD, DR or IN endorsements showing on your licence
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XPO is a leading provider of world-class solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work.
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
XPO is a leading provider of world-class solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
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