Versatile Driver

About the job

Company Description

At Syngenta Group, we form a global community of 56,000 innovators across 90 countries, united by a 250-year heritage of agricultural excellence. As the agricultural technology partner closest to local realities, we create tailor-made solutions that transform agriculture while protecting our planet, guided by our commitment to innovation, ethics, and integrity. Through our inclusive environment and diversity of perspectives, we pave the way for breakthrough solutions for farmers, society, and future generations. Join our global teams of agricultural pioneers to create a more resilient and equitable food system for all.

Job Description

Job Objective

• Contribute to the smooth operation of the transport logistics service to achieve operational objectives according to the daily schedule, in strict compliance with HSEQ rules.
• Ensure internal movements and transports according to the needs of the Monthey site, and notify the line in case of emergency or malfunction.

Responsibilities

Transport Operations & Driving:

• Drive various vehicles during the same day (rigid trucks and semis, forklifts, buses, mobile cranes, container carriers, and tipper trucks).
• Handle loading and transport of goods from point A to point B (securing, managing fragility, storage) and rigorously report information in IT tools.
• Check vehicle condition at the start of service and help maintain infrastructure and equipment clean and in good working order.

Safety & HSEQ:

• Carry out all activities in compliance with safety instructions specific to a chemical industrial site, service regulations, and road safety rules.
• Ensure handling and transport of goods (including dangerous goods - ADR) according to sector directives, OACP training, and SafeStart values.
• Report any incidents or anomalies observed and actively propose improvement solutions within their area of expertise.

Collaboration & Flexibility:

• Work closely with other site departments and show courtesy and respect towards all users (pedestrians, other vehicles).
• Demonstrate great versatility and adapt work according to volume fluctuations, schedule changes, and weather conditions (rain, snow, ice, heatwave, darkness).
• Actively participate in daily team meetings (Tier) and communicate effectively with the dispatcher.

Qualifications

Required

Training & Certifications:

• CE heavy goods vehicle licence required.
• Federal VET diploma in a technical field or equivalent (ideally a VET diploma as a heavy vehicle driver).
• Up-to-date dangerous goods (ADR) and OACP training mandatory.
• Federal forklift licence (category R4 is an asset).
• Crane operator licence A (an asset).

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years of practical experience in the transport/logistics sector or on an industrial site.
• Strong knowledge of risks related to the use of logistics equipment and transport of dangerous goods.

Skills & Personal Qualities:

• Excellent physical condition and high resistance to varied weather conditions.
• High flexibility, quick adaptability to changes, and autonomy in organising the working day.
• Very good team spirit and service mindset (positive, willing, and helpful attitude).
• Comfortable with standard IT tools (Microsoft Office).
• Fluent in French.

Additional Information

What We Offer

• A competitive salary.
• Opportunities for individual development and continuous training (e.g. driving specific and rare vehicles on site).
• Particular attention to your work-life balance.
• A work environment that promotes agility, diversity, and teamwork.
• Responsible and varied work within a dynamic team.
• An on-site company restaurant.

Syngenta is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or any other employment practice on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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