Yard Fitter

About the role

We operate the UK’s ONLY flexible multi-temp, shared customer delivery logistics network.   We buy, warehouse, pick and distribute products to the nation’s best loved food and drink brands every single day and provide the best experience to our customers.

 Working as part of the transport team in achieving divisional targets you will provide a first class service, ensuring vehicles are moved safely around the yard. You will carry out the cleaning to the internal and external requirements of the vehicle fleet by the use of an automated vehicle wash and follow the business schedule to the route of internal cleaning. 

Main Responsibilities

• You will be aware and adhere to all driving legislation required for driving a LGV Class 1 vehicle and follow all Health & Safety procedures and be responsible for your own and other people’s Health and Safety
• Checking that freezer thermostats and refrigerator units are working correctly and reporting any faults via the relevant channels
• You will comply at all times with all relevant legislation in food safety and chill chain standards and ensure that the fridge is set to the correct temperature for the job being done
• Reporting any health and safety issues on vehicles and in your working environment
• Checking and ensuring that the transport department are aware of any damage to the vehicles
• Maintaining constant communication with the Transport Department via a handheld radio to ensure that suitable vehicles are available as and when required
• Accurate recording of the vehicle wash records, ensuring compliance to our standards and safety.
• Support the transport department with the movement and recovery of our fleet / drivers.

You will need

• LGV Class 1 licence is an essential requirement for this role, as is the need to always observe company Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Experience of working in a similar role. 
• Good Communication skills. 
• Attention to detail and accurate recording of data 

What's in it for you

The additional Benefits of being part of the BEST team!

• 10% Tesco discount, which increases to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks (all discounts apply to home delivery)
• 20% discount on F&F Clothing
• 10% discount at Tesco Café
• 10% Booker discount
• Pizza Hut Restaurants: 25% discount after 3pm, excludes buffet and deals
• 25% discount at selected Burger King restaurants
• Contributory Pension.
• 1 year life assurance for all colleagues; or 3 years if you join the pension scheme
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family & the opportunity to join a healthcare cash plan.
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including cinema vouchers & a cycle to work scheme
• A great holiday package – 29 days pro rata                 

Apply now >