TOPPS TILES (UK) LIMITED
Shunter Driver
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About Topps Tiles
There's plenty about Topps Tiles that might surprise you. Like the scale of our Support Office in Leicester. We have Finance, Marketing, Buying, Central Operations, HR, Property, Customer Service and IT all under one roof. Tight-knit teams of talented people working together and working hard to get things done and drive results. But then, would you expect anything less from an ambitious, dynamic, market-leading, multi-million-pound retail business? After delivering our 20% market share goal of "one in five" in 2023, we have launched our new goal - Mission 365 - targeting £365 million of sales.
The Role
We are currently recruiting for a Shunter Driver to join our transport team on our Late Shift working Mon-Fri. 2pm-10pm. The role reports to the Transport Supervisor and provides vital distribution support to Topps Tiles.
- Ensure trailers are legally compliant and to the correct standard for use, positioning the equipment on and off trailer bays as required to ensure the yard area is maintained in a clean, safe and organised condition.
- Liaise with warehouse/transport personnel to ensure the correct equipment is positioned on and off the trailer bays, ensuring the flow is maintained, informing the Transport supervisors when equipment shortage will affect loading.
- Complete a preloading check prior to putting the trailer on a bay. Including defects, service and Mot requirements.
- Carry out full yard checks and completing all required documentation.
- Direct incoming equipment and vehicles to the correct parking/loading areas.
- Continue to drive all current VOR process
- Assist with any yard/trailer related queries.
- Assist with the opening and closing of curtains, and strapping down of pallets on the trailers
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The Person
- Must possess a C+E license and a digital Tachograph Card.
- Must have experience of driving commercial vehicles.
- Ensure compliance with all current operational policies and procedures are met.
- Ensure all Road Transport legislation and regulations are compiled to.
- Excellent planning, organisation and communication skills.
- Operate in a safe manner and adhere to all health and safety guidelines at all times
- Focuses on delivering and exceeding expected standards and performance
What we'll do for you
In a culture where hard work is recognised and great results are rewarded; you can look forward to a company bonus that will give you a share of our success (up to 20% of your base salary). Then there's a generous staff discount, pension and life assurance, a holiday allowance that increases with length of service and a wide range of other benefits. Plus, flexible working, free on-site parking, generous discounts on products and services and more. A lot more. We're committed to promoting talent from within too, which means you'll be well-supported to build a rewarding career with an individual development plan and lots of training on offer.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At Topps Group we believe that diversity isn't just a box to tick. We are committed to creating an authentic 'One Topps' culture, where our colleagues feel included and supported regardless of who they are or where they are from.
We actively welcome applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know-we're here to support you.
Join us in shaping a culture where inclusion is more than a policy-it's a daily practice. Think you know Topps Group? Think again.
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