Shunting Operative

Shunting Operative

Permanent

Stoke-on-Trent

£36,681.48 (Including Shift Allowance).

J14707

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!

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).