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Company Description
Following years of accelerated growth Culina Group is now a £2.2billion+ turnover business, employing over 22,000 staff, with a fleet of more than 5,000 vehicles. Culina Group operates from over 100+ depots across the UK and Ireland, serving more than 1,000 clients over its framework of chilled, ambient, contract packaging solutions and fresh and baked goods.
We are now recruiting for a HGV Technicians to join our team on a Full time and permanent basis.
Job Description
Join Our Team as a Full-Time, Permanent Shunter Driver
Are you an experienced Class 1 driver looking for a secure, long-term career with guaranteed hours and excellent earning potential?
If you're tired of the uncertainty of agency work and want the stability of a permanent position with a leading logistics operation, we'd love to hear from you.
We are recruiting for an experienced Shunter Driver to join our Grocery Contract at our busy distribution centre in Goole.
What's In It For You?
- Permanent, Full-Time Contract
- Guaranteed Hours
- £38,000 Annual Salary
- 4 On / 4 Off Night Shift Pattern
- Job Security with a Major Tesco Contract
- Supportive and Professional Team Environment
- Career Development Opportunities
Shift Pattern & Salary
- Shift Pattern: 4 On / 4 Off Nights
- Hours: 18:00 - 06:00
- Salary: £38,000 per annum
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The Role
As a Shunter Driver, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of trailers across the site. You will be responsible for positioning trailers on loading bays, maintaining operational flow, and supporting the wider transport team to ensure service levels are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely move and position trailers as instructed across the site.
- Ensure trailers are placed on the correct loading bays in a timely manner.
- Use two-way radios to communicate effectively with operational teams.
- Complete all vehicle and trailer safety checks in line with company procedures.
- Report defects, damage, incidents, and accidents promptly.
- Ensure refrigeration units are operating at the correct temperatures.
- Monitor and maintain adequate fuel levels in refrigeration units.
- Maintain high standards of professionalism and teamwork.
- Report any breaches of site speed limits by drivers or subcontractors.
- Ensure parking areas remain organised and operational.
- Report debris, hazards, or site issues to the relevant department.
- Maintain excellent housekeeping and hygiene standards.
- Work at all times in accordance with Health & Safety legislation and company policies.
Qualifications
Essential Requirements
- Full UK Class 1 (C+E) Licence
- Valid Driver CPC
- Valid Digital Tachograph Card
- Previous shunting experience
- Experience operating Terberg shunt vehicles
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced distribution environment
- Strong awareness of health and safety procedures
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
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Additional Information
- Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement.
- Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 3% employer.
- Life Assurance - x2 your annual salary.
- Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
- Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition and long service awards.
- Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!
If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!
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