Night HGV Yard Shunter

Culina Group Limited; Washington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPC training

Collision Free Year

Driver of the Year prize

Healthcare plan

Life Insurance

Pension scheme

Shopping vouchers

Job summary

Culina Group Limited is seeking a dedicated yard shunter to join our UK operations. This hands-on role focuses on moving trailers safely within a busy yard, supporting daily transport workflows and ensuring timely loading and unloading across shifts.

Candidate should bring yard experience and a safety-first mindset, with a preference for those holding a Class 1 licence. Join our team to contribute to reliable, efficient logistics and strong health and safety performance.

Qualifications

• Previous yard shunting experience preferred.
• A safety-first approach is essential in a busy yard environment.
• Current or previous Class 1 licence experience is preferred, though the role is yard-based.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers safely on/off loading bays throughout the shift.
• Support yard safety by monitoring, patrolling and maintaining safe yard movements.
• Operate a dedicated yard-based shunting vehicle.
• Help ensure trailers are positioned correctly and loaded on time.
• Work 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-focused

reliability

communication skills

teamwork

Job 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

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

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