Night Hgv Yard Shunter

Culina; North East; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded CPC training

Collision Free Year award

Driver of the Year prize

Healthcare cash plan

Life insurance

Pension scheme

Monthly vouchers

Job summary

Culina is seeking an experienced Yard Shunter for our Washington depot to support a busy chilled logistics operation. This is a dedicated yard-based role focused on safety, efficiency and reliable shunting rather than road driving.

Shift pattern is Friday to Monday, 18:00–06:00, with full CPC training funded during paid working days and opportunities to be recognised through company awards and benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous yard shunting experience preferred.
• Class 1 licence experience preferred (not required for core duties).
• Safety-first approach and confidence moving trailers in a live yard environment.
• Reliable with good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers safely on and off loading bays.
• Monitor and maintain safe yard movements.
• Operate the dedicated yard-based shunting vehicle.
• Position trailers correctly and ensure timely loading.
• Collaborate with transport and warehouse teams to keep operations running smoothly.
• Liaise with other departments to support loading/unloading.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, hygiene and housekeeping.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Reliability

Team working

Job description

Job Description

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
• ‘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 Healthcare Cash Plan
• Free Life Insurance as an employee equal to three times your basic salary
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• Recognition schemes for our exceptional employees – monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchers

When our staff have passion for what they do they work with more care and attention which is reflected to our clients,