HGV Shunter

Culina Group; Crick; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Competitive salary

Non-contract bonus

Additional pay for qualifying hours

Pension & holidays

CPC training

Blue-chip clients

Job summary

Culina Group in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Yard Shunter to support a busy chilled logistics operation. This is a dedicated yard-based role, not a driving role on the road, with both day and night shifts available.

You will move trailers safely, monitor yard movements, operate a yard shunting vehicle, and work closely with transport and warehouse teams to keep the operation running smoothly. A Class 1 licence is preferred but not required for core duties.

Qualifications

• Previous yard shunting experience strongly preferred.
• Dedicated shunting role with pace, safety standards and responsibility in a busy yard.
• Class 1 licence experience preferred, though core duties are yard-based and do not involve road driving.
• Safety-first approach moving trailers in a live operational environment.
• Reliability and good communication within a transport team.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

yard shunting

safety awareness

team communication

live yard operations

Class 1 licence preferred

Job description

• Compensation: up to GBP 38,596.29 - yearly

Company Description

Who are Culina?

Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation’s best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Chilled & Fresh division – from supplier to shelf, we make fresh supply chains simpler. Our expertise in temperature-controlled logistics ensures products are delivered safely, efficiently and on time, helping customers maximise availability and minimise waste.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Yard Shunter to join our team, 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.

Days and Night shifts available.

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

What’s in it for you?

• Permanent, full-time employment with a leading logistics business
• Competitive basic salary paid fortnightly
• Non contractual bonus available, subject to eligibility
• Additional paymens for qualifying hours, £1.50 per hour supplement during applicable times
• Pension, holiday entitlement and wider employee benefits
• CPC support and ongoing training
• Opportunity to join a growing operation supporting major blue-chip customers

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