Position; LGV Class 1 Depot Shunter
Job type; Full time, permanent
Pay; Hourly rates of pay
Shift; Monday – Friday plus alternate Sunday
Hours; 15:00 – Midnight Mon - Fri
15:00 – Midnight Sunday
(Shifts average 8 – 10 hrs)

Location; Staplehurst (Nr Marden, Kent)

Well established transport company specialising in the overnight national distribution of temperature controlled fresh produce to wholesale fruit and vegetable markets. We are looking to recruit a Class 1 depot shunter for our busy distribution facility in Staplehurst, Kent.

Duties include;
• Conducting daily equipment checks, immediately reporting any defects and / or damage.
• Carrying out shunting duties including relevant maintenance and safety checks.
• Moving empty and loaded trailers / vehicles on and off of loading bays.
• Liaising with the warehouse supervisors to ensure smooth and efficient vehicle loading / unloading.
• Set / check / operate fridge units on trailers, refuel if required.
• Maintain log of trailer movements / load sheets.
• Monitoring servicing & MOT requirements of vehicles & trailers.
• Effectively managing own working time in line with the Road Transport Directives.
• Observing & ensuring yard is in clean / tidy condition .

Qualifications/Requirements;

• Possess valid LGV (C+E) Class 1 Licence.
• Possess valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• Possess valid Driver CPC Card.

Key Skills & experience;

• Relevant experience in a similar role.
• Effective team member demonstrating excellent work attitude who works well on their own initiative.
• Willing to assist with loading / unloading if required.
• Positive attitude.
• Flexible to work hour in line with requirements of the business.

Occasional requirements to load / unload at local customer facilities, deliver / collect vehicles at dealer service locations.

Benefits;

• Competitive hourly rates (Sunday rate enhanced)
• Weekly pay
• Company Pension
• Additional Monthly bonus / incentive payments

Applications by email using the APPLY button:

Closing date 13.08.26