Company Description

We are Fowler Welch – a multi award winning supply chain specialist working with retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers across the UK. We live by a simple set of values: to delight our customers, maximise our efficiency, be socially responsible and to promote being an employer of choice.

We are looking for a Shunter to join the team at our Spalding depot on a Full time basis.

Shift: 

Thursday-Monday 05:00am-17:00pm. 

Salary / Payment (rates are based on the day of the week upon which a shift starts and are paid for the duration of the whole shift) :

Basic rate: Mon - Fri up to 9.5 hours per day - £12.20 per hour. Core rate: Mon - Fri after 9.5 hours and up to 11.5 hours per day - £13.95 per hour. Mon - Fri over 11.5 hours per day and additional shifts - £13.95 per hour. Saturdays (For duration of shift commencing on a Saturday) - £15.12 per hour. Sundays & Bank Holidays (For duration of shift commencing on a Sunday & Bank Holidays) - £16.86 per hour. 

Job DescriptionTo place trailers to the required areas as per instructionsTo use two way radios to keep in contact with areas of the operation as necessaryTo ensure you carry out all safety checks, as designated by the company.To ensure that you report defects, accident damage and any incidents as soon as they are found.To ensure fridges are set at the correct temperature, in line with loaded product temperature requirements.To ensure fridge diesel tanks have adequate fuel at all times.To always be professional and courteous when communicating with your colleagues.Reporting any breaches in speed limits by drivers and sub contractors to the transport department.Keeping vehicle parking area layouts as they should be and reporting any issues of debris to the site services teamEnsure that company standards of hygiene and housekeeping, in your areas of work, are maintained at all timesTo ensure you are working in line with Health & Safety legislation

QualificationsWorking with and driving LGV’s is desirable Previous shunting experienceExperience of working in a very fast paced environmentTeamworkingWritten and verbal communicationDriving for excellenceAbility to work to challenging deadlines in a pressurised environmentSelf disciplined and motivated

Additional Information

In return, we offer: 

Free Fowler Welch Healthcare Cash PlanFree life insurance as a Fowler Welch employee equal to three times your basic salary.Competitive pension scheme‘Cycle 2 Work’ Scheme – save up to 42% on the cost of a new bike and necessary equipment.Recognition schemes for our exceptional employees – monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchers.

When our staff have passion for what they do they work with more care and attention which is reflected to our clients, Click APPLY NOW to #JoinOurWinningTeam and begin your career today