Shunter / LGV Driver - Nights

As a Shunter Driver your primary objective is to facilitate the movement of trailers and containers within logistics yards of facilities. Your role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of the supply chain by efficiently positioning trailers for loading and unloading, as well as organising them for onward transportation. Your role is integral to maintaining the smooth operation of logistics processes and supporting the timely delivery of goods to customer.,

• Vehicle checks are carried out in accordance with the manufacture's handbook or maintenance schedule relevant to the vehicle being checked.
• Ensuring vehicles, prior to departure, are correctly loaded and that the load is secured. Periodic checks are to be made during the journey.
• Ensuring the safe movement of large vehicles and trailers around a construction site
• Adhering to strict health and safety guidelines
• Completing safety assessments
• Ensuring handover procedures are correctly implemented when passing goods on to other workers.
• To ensure the safe and efficient movement of vehicles between parking bays and loading bays.
• Report any vehicle accidents and mechanical defects
  
  Previous experience as a shunter driver or in a similar role within the logistics industry is preferred.
• Proficient driving skills, especially in manoeuvring large vehicles in tight spaces
• Strong awareness of safety protocols and regulations
• Commitment to complying with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to shunting operations, vehicle maintenance and documentation.
• LGV licence
• Must have the ability to accurately position trailers and navigate in tight spaces, requiring keen attention to detail.
  
  Join our team as a Shunter Driver and be the engine that keeps our logistics operations running smoothly. Accelerate your career with us and play a vital role in shaping the future of global supply chains., With over employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne + Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics companies.
As an employer, Kuehne + Nagel stands for equal opportunity and we are committed to diversity in our teams with regard to people with disabilities. We believe that you can make a valuable contribution to Kuehne + Nagel and look forward to receiving your application.

Working Pattern: We operate 24/7 roles are available on permanent days 4 on 4 off days and permanent nights 4 on 4 off Please be aware that by applying for this role, you are agreeing to participate in the employment screening process. This process will include criminal record checking and identity validation. This means that KN will ask successful applicants to provide certain information and documentation to enable these checks to be conducted. Any appointment will then be strictly conditional upon, and subject to, the receipt of satisfactory results of these checks