Shunter Driver Nightshift

Job Title: Tug / Shunter Vehicle Driver

Location: Depot Hannon Logistics, Coldwinters, Blakes Cross, Dublin.

Job Overview

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.

Key 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.

Skills and Experience

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.

Job Title: Tug / Shunter Vehicle Driver

Location: Depot Hannon Logistics, Coldwinters, Blakes Cross, Dublin.