We are looking for an experienced Yard Shunter to join our Worksop depot. 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: 4 on 4 off Night Shifts from 18:00 – 06:00
Salary: £17.16 per hour (£15.16 basic + £1 shift allowance and £1 Night Allowance)
What you’ll be doing:
- Observing and adhering to company rules, site procedures and all aspects of Health & Safety and Hygiene at all times
- 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.
- Conducting daily checks, immediately reporting any defects and / or damage and completing associated documentation
- Carrying out trailer checks on loaded trailers and report to ops staff
- Completing trailer checklist and reporting to operations desk
- Carrying out shunting duties including relevant maintenance and safety checks
- Liaising with the warehouse control and goods in staff to ensure smooth and efficient loading / unloading of trailers
- Completing vehicles downloads as per the company policy
- Monitoring services / MOTs – liaising with Transport Office and with service vendor
- Assisting with fuel delivery / manual dip of fuel
- Keeping yard in clean / tidy condition
- Liaising with Transport Office as and when required i.e. special promotions and / or livery schedules
- Manage the flow of traffic in and out of the yard