MillerKnoll
Shunter
United Kingdom · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerMillerKnoll
- LocationUnited Kingdom
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
Why join us?
Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
Job Description
Job title - Shunter
Department - Logistics
Reports to Logistics and Transport Manager
Location - Portal Mill, Melksham
Job summary
Minimum 40- hour week
Monday - Friday
Some weekend work required
Rotating Shift Pattern – between 0530hrs & 1400hrs/1400hrs & 2230hrs – or as the business requires
Specific responsibilities
- Directing incoming equipment and vehicles to correct loading/parking bays.
- Liaising with warehouse and planning personnel to ensure correct equipment is positioned on bays, ensuring a flow is maintained, informing the transport supervisor when equipment shortage will affect loading.
- Ensuring trailers are legally compliant, positioning equipment on and off bays as required to ensure the yard is in a safe and organised condition.
- Follow correct VOR process, liaising with the transport supervisor.
- Assisting with any yard/trailer related queries.
- Follow site and business Health and Safety systems of work.
- Carry out additional operational duties as required.
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Company requirements
Health & Safety; ensure that safe working practices are followed. Attend safety briefings, as requested. Take responsibility for your own and your co-workers safety in accordance with The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, and The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulation 1999
Compliance; ensure compliance with business systems, processes, certification schemes, regulations and legislation relevant to the scope of your role. Support internal quality controls and audits to demonstrate compliance.
Job holder requirements
Essential
C+E licence or Yard Shunting Qualification
Calm under pressure
Able to respond positively to change and adapt to meet new challenges
Familiar and comfortable with using computers
Desirable
Digital tachograph card
Driver qualification card (CPC)
No more than 6 points on licence for minor offences
Working knowledge of drivers’ hours and the working time directive
Drawbar experience preferred but not essential.
Good geographical knowledge
Company values
Leadership – leading by example
Purpose – energy and drive
Beliefs – integrity and trust
Design – problem solving
Connections – relationships
Growth – continuous improvement
Performance – achieve standards
Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.
MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_help@millerknoll.com.
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