Job Title: Tug / Shunter Vehicle Driver
Location: Lusk, Co. Dublin
Hannon is a leading logistics and supply chain management company, providing innovative solutions to businesses of all sizes. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, we are committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients.
Our Ideal Person
As a Heavy Goods Tug/Shunter Vehicle Driver, you will play a crucial role in the daily operations of our transport and logistics depot, ensuring the efficient and safe movement of trailers within the depot yard. Working closely with warehouse staff, transport coordinators, and depot management, you will help to streamline loading, unloading, and dispatch processes to facilitate smooth operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Trailer and Vehicle Movements: Safely operate the tug/shunter vehicle to move trailers around the depot yard, aligning with scheduled loading and unloading activities.
* Loading Dock Coordination: Assist in positioning trailers accurately for loading and unloading, working closely with warehouse operatives to maximise efficiency.
* Inspection and Maintenance: Perform routine pre-shift checks on the tug/shunter vehicle, ensuring that it is in proper working condition. Report any faults, damage, or required maintenance immediately to the depot management team.
* Safety Compliance: Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental policies.
* Depot Yard Organisation: Work with the depot team to maintain an organised yard, ensuring that all trailers are positioned correctly, and that traffic flow is optimised.
* Communication: Maintain effective communication with the warehouse, transport team, and depot management to ensure all movements and any operational issues are clearly communicated.
Knowledge, skills and experience required
* Experience not necessary as full training will be provided.
* Experience reversing any type of trailer, farm machinery or prior tug driving would be an advantage.
Additional Requirements
* Willingness to work in a shift pattern, including nights, weekends, and bank holidays, as required by depot operations.
* Age requirements: candidates must be over 18 years of age.
Training
* Training will be provided to the highest level to the successful candidate, including those without prior experience.
Benefits
* Competitive hourly wage.
* Overtime pay as applicable.
* Uniform and safety equipment provided.
* Training and career development opportunities.
Hannon Logistics is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Note: This description is intended to be a guide of what duties are most likely to be but should not be taken as a definitive list. Hannon reserves the right to vary duties and add duties as they deem necessary.
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