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Shunting Operative

J14707

Staffordshire

£36,681.48

01-06-2024

Production

Manufacturing

02-05-2024

Permanent

Company Description

Rewards & Benefits on Offer;

  • Permanent Contract.
  • Immediate Start Available.
  • Annual Bonus Scheme.
  • Free Onsite Parking.
  • Holiday Entitlement above Statutory.
  • Pension Scheme.
  • Free Supply of Workwear and PPE.
  • Free Eye Test Voucher.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Discounted Private Medical Cover.

MTrec’s New Opportunity;

MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious specialist manufacturing client, based in Stoke-on-Trent, by recruiting a permanent Shunting operative to join their team. A successful candidate will be responsible for driving, loading and unloading tankers and trailers on site at Stoke.

If you are an experienced Shunter/Shunting Operative, with a background in manufacturing or distribution, apply now for an immediate response!

 

 

Job Specification
 

The Job You’ll Do;

  • Working on our yard and tanker wash / prep area.
  • Drive tankers on site with new Terberg tractor units, off-loading, wash tankers in preparation for loading, flush vehicle pumps, take samples to be tested, daily tanker checks to ensure the vehicle is safe to use, and complete daily housekeeping checks.
  • Wash and dry the tanker pots using pressurised water /soap through spinners and dry with hot air to ensure the pots are clean and ready to receive the next product.
  • Connecting tanks to a pigging line system in order to take the oil to the tanker loading arms, ensure the correct product is loaded in the correct pots, and ensure correct quantities are loaded.
  • Other duties may include supporting other areas in the business, such as blending operation, as and when required.

About You;

  • Flexible working attitude, to work a 3-shift system and to work overtime if required.
  • Experience of working within yard operation, shunting, or HGV driving would be advantageous.
  • An in-date, external counterbalance forklift licence would be advantageous but not essential.
  • The ability to work as part of a team is essential.
  • Please note the role requires working at heights (to access the top of tankers) and working outdoors.

Working Hours; Rotating 3-week shift pattern:

  • AM shift = Tues – Sat 6.00am – 14.00pm
  • Night shift = Sun – Thurs 22.00pm – 6.00am
  • PM shift = Mon – Fri 14.00pm – 22.00pm
  • In addition to the above hours, there is an additional agreement to work 1 in 6 Monday AM shift (6.00am-14.00pm).