Warehouse Shunter
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Position Overview & Specifications
Warehouse Operative Shunter
Hourly rate: £14.54PH (Dependant on shift pattern), plus £1,500 attendance bonus
40 hours per week
Our shift patterns are: 22:00-06:30 Sunday to Thursday
Tamworth, Staffordshire
Discover the best of both worlds. As the UK industry leader, we offer job security and career development – with the family feel, rewards and recognition of our friendly warehouse team in Tamworth. We take pride in looking after our people. So, as well as plenty of perks, a generous salary, realistic bonuses and other financial rewards, you’ll enjoy the training and support to go far.
We supply great food to some of the best-known restaurants and pubs. As a shunter, you will be responsible for our 14T, 18T and 26T multi-temp vehicles on site, setting and monitoring their temperatures, reporting any defects and shunting them around the site to ensure optimisation of our loading operation. It starts with a full induction, but with our backing you will complete an extensive training plan, including slow manoeuvring. So, once you’re in, there are plenty of opportunities to move shifts, move roles and move up – if that’s what you want to do.
The roles involve Shunting 80% and Warehouse duties 20% - To join us as a shunter, Class 2 HGV driving experience would be great, but not essential! You must, however, be a very competent driver holding a full licence and no points. Safety conscious and excellent spatial awareness goes without saying! You will be calm under pressure and self-motivated to work in conjunction with your team to ensure completion of vehicle loading. In return, you’ll enjoy job stability and benefits such as:
- Pension scheme
- Generous annual leave with option to buy more
- Heavily discounted quality food
- Reward, recognition and referral schemes
- Free food days, family days and summer BBQs
- Charitable events to get involved with
- On-site dining and break areas
- And last but not least, a health and wellbeing programme.
To join us in a permanent role with a foodservice leader, explore more and apply now.
At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Taxi & Car Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Warehouse Shunter roles across Brakes's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Taxi & Car Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £15 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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