Terminal Operator

Job title and employer

Terminal Operator – Tug Driver at DSV – Global Transport and Logistics

Job purpose / summary

The Warehouse Tug Driver’s role is to facilitate and ensure that all inbound and outbound trailers are safely located in the yard and driven to the loading bays for loading, unloading, ensuring that the brakes are on, trestles and chocks are used and execute all other tasks relating to warehouse tug operation in accordance with operational and health and safety procedures. Must be able to follow standard operating procedures and work in a methodical and safe driving manner and follow onsite speed limits.

Responsibilities

• Locate trailers in the yard and carry out relevant tasks for each trailer.
• Drive around the site in a safe manner, following the traffic flow and site speed limits.
• Ensure quality and accuracy while performing any operation.
• Perform all other duties as reasonably required, consistent with training and experience.
• Comply with health and safety requirements, including warehouse procedures, PPE and housekeeping.
• Complete pre- and post-use inspections on workplace transport and report any malfunction or damage to ensure the equipment is in good working order.

Purpose of the role

Reporting to the Supervisor, the warehouse tug driver has overall accountability for tug operations, including locating trailers, driving, reversing onto loading bays, using trestles and chocks, opening and closing doors, securing load seals, and operating Manual Handling Equipment as required, while minimizing losses and damages during these processes.

What we offer

• Competitive salary package and opportunities to grow within a driven and successful company with a global presence.
• Access to a selection of employee benefits, including enhanced annual leave entitlement, salary sacrifice car scheme for ultra-low emissions cars, salary sacrifice cycle scheme, wellbeing apps, life insurance and related support services.

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