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Job Title


Shunter Driver


Company : Pilgrims Europe


Location : Ashbourne, England


Created : 2025-11-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

This is working a twilight shift To ensure the safe operation of trailers around site, to supply departments with the relevant vehicles to load & unload in a timely manner. Principal Objectives To adhere strictly to all Hygiene, Health and Safety requirements and maintain safe working practices, with particular regard to Lifting and Handling Techniques. To be ready at the start of shift, to carry out specified checks in accurate, timely and methodical manner, causing the minimum of delay or disruption to the production process. To record all information, generated throughout the shift, on the appropriate sheets, accurately and legibly. Be prepared to undertake other reasonable duties, at the request of management. To take instruction from relevant departments for site trailer movements and to move them in a safe/efficient & timely manner. To ensure refrigeration units are operating correctly, within specification and are maintained with fuel at all times. To keep records of fuel used. To be self-sufficient & knowledgeable of a timetable of site movements. To ensure all trailers are fitted with Susie locks when trailers are presented to loading bays and the safe loading procedure is followed. MEASURABLE OUTPUTS Ensure all paperwork and safety start up checks are completed on time and accurately. Escalation of problems/issues to Traffic controllers. HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES Understand the Moy Park Health and Safety Policy, Company Safety Rules and Statutory requirements applying to all operations under your control. Ensure that the arrangements made by the Company to secure the Health and Safety of employees are implemented. Continually seek to develop safe practices and safe systems of work and ensure these are put into practice. Set an example in safe considerate behaviour. Any defect must immediately be reported and if it is felt, in consultation with your immediate Manager, that there is a risk of imminent danger, then the machine will not be used until repairs have been carried out. Ensure that you wear appropriate protective clothing and equipment, is in a serviceable condition. Ensure you are familiar with the routine in case of fire or other emergency that might require evacuation of the workplace. Ensure that good housekeeping and hygiene standards are maintained throughout your area/s of responsibility. Not to use mobile communications whilst operating a vehicle unless connected by Bluetooth and it is safe to do so. Any employee breaching employee health and safety responsibilities will be liable for investigation which may result in disciplinary action in accordance with the Company's disciplinary policy. TPBN1_UKTJ