Skelmersdale, United Kingdom

Shunter Driver

 Job Description:

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in West Lancashire to assist with the appointment of a Shunter Driver, on a 1-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £14.73 - £19.36 per hour

Summary:

Shunt Driver responsible for supporting the safe and efficient operation of the Council's Waste Transfer Station and depot. The role involves vehicle shunting, weighbridge operations, waste transfer station activities, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. The successful candidate will help maintain safe site operations while supporting waste management services.

Responsibilities:

  • Safely shunt and manoeuvre waste collection vehicles, trailers, and plant equipment within the depot and transfer station.
  • Position vehicles for loading, unloading, maintenance, and washing activities.
  • Operate the weighbridge system and maintain accurate vehicle and waste records.
  • Direct vehicles to designated tipping and loading areas.
  • Monitor waste loads and identify non-compliant or prohibited materials.

Essentials:

  • Valid LGV Driver Qualification Card (DQC)
  • Valid Driver CPC Qualification.
  • Experience working in a waste management, depot, transport, or operational environment.
  • Experience of vehicle shunting or manoeuvring large vehicles safely within a yard or depot.
  • Knowledge of health and safety procedures in an operational environment.

Please note:

  • You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
  • You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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  Required Skills:

Environment Unloading Waste Operations Compliance LTD Regulations Records Materials Maintenance Business Management