HGV Shunter

Culina; Worksop; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Pension

Life Assurance

Wellness Program

Eye Care

Rewards

Discounts

Job summary

Culina, the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, invites applications for an experienced Yard Shunter at our Worksop depot. This dedicated yard role suits someone with shunting experience seeking stable shift work rather than road driving.

The position operates on a 4 on 4 off schedule, night hours 6pm–6am, and pays £15.16 per hour plus £1 shift allowance and £1.75 night allowance. Overtime is paid at 1.5x the hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Previous yard shunting experience preferred.
• Class 1 licence preferred.
• Safety-first approach and confidence moving trailers in a live environment.
• Reliable and good communication within transport team.

Responsibilities

• Observe and follow health & safety and site rules at all times.
• Move trailers safely on and off loading bays during the shift.
• Monitor and maintain safe yard movements and operations.
• Operate a dedicated yard-based shunting vehicle.
• Coordinate loading/unloading with warehouse control and goods-in staff.
• Complete trailer checks and reporting to operations.

Skills

Shunting experience

Class 1 licence

Safety-focused

Team player

Reliable

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 15.16 - GBP 17.91 - hourly

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 Contract Logistics division – through flexible warehousing, transport and fulfilment solutions, we simplify complexity, drive continuous improvement and create exceptional experiences for customers. Delivering certainty. Creating value. Enabling growth.

Job Description

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.

• 4 ON 4 OFF
• Night shift: 6pm - 6am
• £15.16 per hour with £1 per hour shift allowance & £1.75 per hour night shift allowance
• Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate after contracted weekly hours.

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
• 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

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
• 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

As part of our drive to make Culina Contract Logistics a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave– 20days inclusive of the bank holidays.
• Pension scheme –We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirementso we offer agreat contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
• Life Assurance- 2x your annual salary.
• Wellness –Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers –We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition –We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts- Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

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