Night HGV Yard Shunter

Culina Group Limited; Washington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded CPC training

Collision Free Year awards and prize

Driver of the Year accolade with £500V

Free Healthcare Cash Plan

Free Life Insurance (three times basic

Competitive Pension Scheme

Recognition schemes – monthly vouchers

Job summary

Culina Group Limited is seeking an experienced Yard Shunter to join our Washington depot, supporting a busy chilled logistics operation. This is a dedicated yard-based role, not a road driving position, ideal for someone who understands yard safety and the pace of a busy yard environment.

Shift pattern: Friday to Monday, 18:00–06:00. You will move trailers, monitor yard movements, operate the yard shunting vehicle and collaborate with transport and warehouse teams to keep operations running

Qualifications

• Previous yard shunting experience preferred.
• Dedicated shunting role in a busy yard environment.
• Class 1 licence experience preferred; road driving not required.
• Safety-first approach for moving trailers in a live operation.
• Reliable with good communication within the 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 player

Class 1 licence preferred

Communication skills

Job description

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 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
• '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