Posted 1 month ago
Night HGV Yard Shunter
AI Summary
A night yard shunter moves trailers on and off loading bays, supports yard safety and patrols the yard, and operates a dedicated shunting vehicle to keep the chilled logistics operation running smoothly.
About this role
Night HGV Yard Shunter
Fowler Welch – a multi-award winning logistics provider who deliver a range of products and services to retailers and wholesalers across the nation. We live by a simple set of values: to delight our customers, maximise our efficiency, be socially responsible and promote being an employer of choice.
We are looking for an experienced Yard Shunter to join our Washington depot, supporting a busy chilled logistics operation. This is a dedicated yard-based role, ideal for someone who has previous shunting experience and is looking for a stable, consistent shunting position rather than a driving role on the road.
Shift pattern: Friday to Monday from 18:00 - 06:00
What you’ll be doing@
- Moving trailers safely on and off loading bays throughout the shift.
- Supporting yard safety by monitoring, patrolling and maintaining safe yard movements.
- Operating a dedicated yard-based shunting vehicle.
- Helping ensure trailers are positioned correctly and loaded on time.
- Working closely with the transport and warehouse teams to keep the operation running smoothly.
- Liaise with other departments to support smooth loading and unloading.
- Maintain high standards of health, safety, hygiene and housekeeping.
Qualifications
What we’re looking for
- Previous yard shunting experience is strongly preferred.
- Someone who wants a dedicated shunting role and understands the pace, safety standards and responsibility of working in a busy yard environment.
- Current or previous Class 1 licence experience is preferred, although the role is yard-based and does not involve public road driving as part of the core duties.
- A safety-first approach and confidence moving trailers in a live operational environment.
- Reliability, good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a wider transport team.
Additional Information
In return, we offer:
- Fully funded CPC training that takes place on a paid working day
- Fowler Welch ‘Collision Free Year’ awards and associated yearly prize draws
- Coveted ‘Driver of the Year’ accolade – highlighting our very best drivers and rewarding them with prizes including £500 of vouchers
- Free Fowler Welch Healthcare Cash Plan
- Free Life Insurance as a Fowler Welch employee equal to three times your basic salary
- Competitive Pension Scheme
- Recognition schemes for our exceptional employees – monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchers
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