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Driver - Yard Shunter (Class 1 HGV) - 0143

Tewkesbury

About The Role

Yard Shunter (Class 1 HGV)
 
Are you an experienced, proactive and dependable Class 1 HGV driver looking for a new opportunity? Cotteswold Dairy is seeking a Yard Shunter to join our Haulage team at the Tewkesbury Depot. This pivotal role is perfect for someone with a Class 1, Category C+E licence who enjoys hands-on work and has a keen eye for detail. As a Yard Shunter, you’ll be responsible for ensuring trailers are in the right place at the right time and that goods are secured and ready for transport.
 
Summary

Working Shifts: Monday - Friday, daytime shifts
Hours: 48 hours, five shifts per week
Start Times: Start times vary between 0400 - 0900, depending on shift
 
What You'll Do
 
As a Yard Shunter at Cotteswold Dairy's main distribution and production site in Tewkesbury, you’ll support our Warehouse & Haulage teams, ensuring smooth yard operations and preparing trailers for efficient delivery. This role involves a range of duties, from moving trailers and checking vehicle conditions to maintaining clean wash and refueling areas. You’ll need a positive, flexible approach, as well as excellent problem-solving skills and a commitment to high standards in customer service.
 
Key Responsibilities:

- Safe operation of yard-shunter vehicles and safe coupling/uncoupling of trailers.
- Monitoring and reporting any vehicle damage and performing regular tire checks.
- Ensuring fridges are running and electrical connections are secure.
- Maintaining vehicle wash and refueling areas, and reporting any infringements.
- Collecting and returning vehicles for servicing as needed.

Working Hours

- 48 hours per week (rostered average), Monday to Saturday.
- Rotating shifts with start times between 0400 and 0900.
- Week 1: Monday - Friday; Week 2: Tuesday - Saturday, rotating weekly.

Please note: This is a physically active role, involving manual handling.

What We're Looking For

- A clean UK driving licence (Category C+E).
- Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to work independently.
- A proactive attitude toward health and safety and a commitment to high standards.
- Forklift experience is beneficial but not essential (training can be provided).

Due to the nature of this role, it is not generally suitable for new-pass drivers.
We are proud to support new pass drivers in our Class 2 and Class 1 HGV Roles - please contact our recruitment team for more information.
 
Why Choose Cotteswold Dairy?

At Cotteswold Dairy, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, teamwork, and sustainable practices. As part of Team Cotteswold, you’ll enjoy:

- A supportive work environment within a respected, family-owned company.
- Career growth opportunities, with dedicated training and development support.
- The chance to play a vital role in delivering quality products to our customers.

If you’re ready to take on a dynamic role in a well-established company, apply today to become a valued member of the Cotteswold Dairy team in Tewkesbury.

About The Company

Established in 1938, Cotteswold Dairy is one of the UK’s leading independent family-owned dairies.  We support local farmers and communities by delivering the freshest, finest quality products and first class customer service.

Team Cotteswold:
At Cotteswold Dairy we recognise that we will achieve far greater success working as a team, with empathetic people management and valuing each other, our staff and our customers.
The aim of `Team Cotteswold’ is to give a disciplined and determined effort to value everyone and everything and as a consequence make the Company the first preference for employees and customers alike over the long term.

The Team Cotteswold Purpose:
Being at the heart of a responsible and sustainable dairy community
 
Benefits:

- Competitive salary with opportunities for growth and advancement.
- 22 days' holiday plus bank holiday allowance; with an additional day after 3 years of service.
- Refer-a-friend bonus scheme (up to £500).
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Discounted products and delivery options.
- Aviva pension scheme (4% employee, 4.5% employer contributions).
- Health and wellbeing support through Simply Health.

Salary: £41,204.80 per annum + driving safety bonus of £20 per week

Hours Per Week: Full-Time

To Apply: Contact the advertiser in the contact details on the right of the advert on GlosJobs.
 

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