No heavy loading work
You work with vehicles and containers, not with manual loading and unloading.
Vacature - Tilburg
Shunter
- Terminal
- Full-/part-time
Shift: 2-shift rota
Salary in accordance with the BGV Collective Labour Agreement
No heavy loading work
Plenty of variety
Working at terminals, warehouses and storage locations.
Working outdoors
Active on and around the terminal.
You make sure containers, trailers and chassis keep moving on and around the terminal
As a Shunter at BTT, you work with terminal tractors, liaise with planners and drivers, and keep the logistics flow running.
What will you be doing?
Your day on the terminal
You are active daily on the terminal and in the immediate vicinity of Tilburg.
- Safely moving containers, chassis and trailers between terminals, warehouses and storage locations
- Safely and efficiently operating terminal tractors and other equipment
- Checking containers and documents on arrival and departure
- Working with the on-board computer and processing transport administration
- Liaising with planners, drivers and colleagues on the terminal
What do we ask of you?
You work independently, think ahead and like to get stuck in.
- Category T licence or category B licence obtained before 1 July 2015
- Good command of Dutch or English
- Sense of responsibility and safety-conscious work attitude
- Flexible and able to cope with varying working hours
- Collegial and solution-oriented attitude
Experience with a terminal tractor or shunting work is a bonus, but we consider motivation and effort just as important.
What do you get?
At BTT, you work with modern equipment within a close-knit logistics team.
- Salary in accordance with the Road Haulage Collective Labour Agreement
- Option to work full-time or part-time
- Working with modern terminal tractors and systems
- Informal working atmosphere with short lines of communication
- Opportunities for training and development within BTT
Why choose BTT
At BTT, you don't work for an anonymous logistics company, but for an organisation where people know each other and pull together. With terminals in Tilburg, Bergen op Zoom and Geleen, our own truck fleet, warehouses and direct connections by road, water and rail, no two days are the same.
Whether you work on the terminal, are out on the road as a driver, work in the warehouse or sit in the office, your work directly impacts the operation. You see what you do, work with modern resources and get the space to develop yourself.
260+ colleagues spread across transport and terminal operations
3 terminals in Tilburg, Bergen op Zoom and Geleen
25+ years of experience in container logistics
What you can expect from BTT:
- A stable employer with a strong position in the logistics sector
- An informal working atmosphere with short lines of communication and engaged colleagues
- Modern machinery, vehicles and systems
- Training and progression opportunities through the BTT Academy
- Competitive terms of employment and a good salary
- Room for your own initiative and responsibility
- A team where hard work happens, but there's also time for each other
Together, we make sure that thousands of containers reach their destination every day. We're proud of that.
Application process
1
Selection
After you've applied, our recruiter gets to work. Keep an eye on your phone and inbox!
2
Introductory interview
Does your motivation and experience match what we're looking for? Great! We'll invite you for an introductory meeting with the manager on location.
3
Possible second interview
Was the introductory meeting positive? Then we'll schedule a second interview as soon as possible! A possible future colleague often joins this conversation too.
4
Offer
Do both sides have a good feeling about it? Then you'll receive an offer to come and work at BTT.
5
Congratulations!
Have we reached an agreement and do you accept the offer? Great! Welcome to BTT!
Frequently asked questions
What does a Shunter at BTT do?
You move containers between various locations on site and make sure trailers and containers are ready for transport on time.
Do I need a category CE licence?
Each vacancy states which licences or certificates are required. Always check the job requirements before applying.
Do I work alone?
No. You have plenty of contact with drivers, planners and terminal employees to coordinate the work well.
What does a workday look like?
No two days are the same. You're constantly moving equipment and quickly switch between different tasks.
Do I need a T driving licence?
Yes, or you're willing to obtain this through BTT. If you obtained your category B licence before 1 July 2015, you often automatically have a valid T licence.
Do I need experience?
No. You can start without experience. BTT guides you and teaches you the trade in practice.
Do I work in shifts?
Yes. You work in rotating shifts, so the logistics operation can continue around the clock.
Why work as a Shunter at BTT?
You get a varied logistics role, work with modern equipment and have plenty of opportunities to develop yourself further.
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