Shunter Driver

Are you an HGV Driver looking for your next role?

We are looking for a permanent Shunter Driver to join our busy production site in Royton, Oldham.

The Shunter Driver will be responsible for ensuring the safe movement of large vehicles and trailers around the site.

The Shunter Driver will work Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm.

The role of the Shunter Driver will include, but not be limited to:

• Following all Site Safety rules
• Completing safety assessments
• Safely moving large vehicles, trailers and goods around the site
• Liaising with site management to ensure the smooth and timely movement and loading of goods and stock
• Inspecting vehicles and trailers
• Coupling and uncoupling trailers
• Safely parking trailers
• Ensuring a handover takes place when passing goods on to colleagues
• Support the site with yard work as required including driving a Forklift Truck

Essential Skills

• A valid Class 1 HGV licence is essential.
• A valid Forklift Truck licence would be advantageous, however full training for driving a FLT can be provided.

About Company

Northwood is a family-owned group of associated companies that provide the manufacturing, supply and transportation of paper hygiene and wiping products for both the away-from-home and consumer market.

Our mission is to be the market-leading partner of choice in the away from home tissue industry. One of only a small handful of companies in the UK market that is fully vertically integrated; Northwood is involved at each point in the supply chain, from raw material supply, tissue and towel manufacturing, end-user product converting, storage and transportation.

Our remit is huge, with a portfolio of products covering two key systems brands, professional wiping, commodity, consumer paper and private label. We sell into a distribution network spanning the UK, Ireland and Europe, which in turn service markets such as healthcare, hospitality, hotels, engineering, janitorial, catering and education.

We are a highly successful, award-winning and ambitious business that has grown from a humble paper sales business to a market leader employing over 800 colleagues, across 11 sites in the UK and Spain.

We differentiate ourselves by excelling in product quality alongside market-leading service and sales support.

DE&I

At Northwood, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone is welcomed and respected. We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.