MDC Yard Shunter

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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What will this role achieve?

As leaders in our industry, we provide transport solutions for UK&I Region of pladis and work as a 3rd party distributor for key customers. It is therefore essential that we maintain our high standards. Drivers must operate legally, safely and ensure they portray a smart image, as they are the most direct contact with our customers.

What will be your key deliverables?

It is for this reason that we provide drivers with smart uniforms, relevant PPE and expect them to keep their vehicles in a condition in keeping with our commitment to safety and quality. On the road we expect our drivers to conduct themselves in a professional manner showing courtesy and good manners to all road users.

• Provide a professional, consistent and timely driving service for pladis.

• Undertake vehicle checks prior to leaving the depot and where needed at 3rd party locations. Refuel, wash and report any defects on return to site.

• Complete all relevant documentation as required, e.g. delivery notes, pallet notes, offload notes, defect reports.

• Communicate any delays, rejected orders, discrepancies to confirmations department.

• Comply with legislation concerning drivers hours and vehicle maintenance to ensure operations conform to O licence requirements.

• Driver in a professional manner, complying with the highway code and with due regard to the safety of self and others in order to minimise accidents and vehicle damage and to promote a professional company image.

• Report all accidents and near misses

• Maintain the security of the vehicle and load at all times.

• Undertake shunting duties at factories and on site as required

Bring your experience

Essential

You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work well in a team, have great fault finding and problem solving skills along with a real flair for working with equipment. You will have a track record of improving Quality and Efficiency, be good at working with your hands and have a great eye for detail.

Desirable  

No previous experience required, all training will be provided.

Shift Pattern 

This is a flexi-shift role comprised of days and nights.

A typical Rota looks like:-

Sunday -> Monday NIGHTS

Tuesday -> Thursday REST

Friday -> Saturday DAYS

Sunday -> Monday REST

Tuesday -> Friday NIGHTS

Saturday -> Sunday REST

Monday -> Thursday DAY

Friday -> Saturday REST

Our Purpose

Bring happiness with every bite

It’s a purpose that every one of our colleagues, all around the world believes in. And while we’re all unique, we also share the same values.

Each of our values is important on its own. In combination they’re incredibly powerful.

Our values have deep personal meaning to us. They’re part of who we are and what we stand for as an employer

Living our pladis values is a key part of success, look out for questions in your interview that link to these key pladis values.

Our Values

Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite

Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers

Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better

Resilient - We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward

Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together.

Best mix of ingredients

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.