Shunter Driver

Job description

Shunter / Fork Lift Truck Driver.

RS Cockerill supply potatoes to the discount retailers and foodservice industry. We are looking for experienced Shunter / Forklift Truck Driver to operate from our base at Dunnington, just East of York.

Job role

Reporting to the Production Manager / Despatch Supervisor, you will be required to:

Manage the safe movement of trailers from the intake and despatch yards.

Using Counterbalance Forklift Trucks to work outside and inside loading / unloading trailers.

Job requirements

Candidates will be expected to possess:

Good level of communication skills, with the ability to understand and share verbal instruction in English.

Shunter or C+E licence.

Forklift truck experience is essential.

Computer literate advantageous.

Possess good literacy and numeracy skills.

Show full co-operation and awareness of company Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Have a positive and enthusiastic can do attitude.

Ensure that all company policies and procedures are adhered to.

Access to own transport due to location.

Pay and benefits

We can offer:

Various Shift Patterns, start 06:00am, Minimum 40 hours.

Good, clean restroom and facilities, with vending machines.

Full PPE will be provided.

No agencies

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Dunnington

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£13.00 Per Hour

Published at

26-06-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English