Logistics Operative - Shunter

Role: Logistics Operative – Shunter

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 1330 – 2200 Monday – Friday

Location: Northampton

Why work for DACHSER?

We’re a family-owned global logistics provider delivering over 83 million shipments a year, including everything from fashion, DIY, chemicals to medical equipment. Internationally, we are among the top 15 logistics providers in terms of sales revenue. We combine and integrate the world's most intelligent logistics network capabilities that keep the global economy running – today and tomorrow. DACHSER is a diverse, innovative and energetic workplace where everyone's ideas are always welcomed and considered. We strive to keep the family sentiment running through the business which creates an exciting, ambitious and supportive work ethic. Whether you are looking at opportunities in operations, as part of our Regional Office or support teams, we offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits.

Pension Contribution

27 Days Holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount Platform

Life Assurance Benefit

Cycle To Work Scheme

Purpose Of The Role:

To work closely with TT and CL warehouses overseeing all trailer/truck movements ensuring timely and correct placements. To follow the correct processes in an efficient and timely manner ensuring the operation in the TT Warehouse delivers outstanding service to customer specific requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full accountability for all trailer/truck movements onsite

• Full accountability for bay management

• Housekeeping of bays including under and around any bay in TT control

• To report damages following correct procedures

• Full accountability for the loading and unloading of European and UK vehicles

• Check measure consignments

• Accurate recording of information and barcode scanning

• Direct responsibility for ensuring that space allocation for each vehicle is maximised to its fullest potential (Load Yields)

• To be proactive when dealing with all damages, ie, documenting the issue and communicating with line management

• Take photographs of damaged and surplus goods

• General housekeeping of the TT warehouse

• Use of computer to check information

• Ensuring all consignments are place in the correct postcode lane

• Scanning products onto the system from each consignment

Any other tasks as required

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience on MHE

• Flexible approach with regard to shift start times

• Driving Licence

• Strong team player

• Good attention to detail

• Ability to work at a fast pace

• Ability to work on own initiative / unsupervised

• Computer literate

• Manual handling skills

• Awareness of health and safety issues

• Numeracy and literacy skills