Night Shunter (4 on 4 off)

Culina; Old Goole; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Wellness

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday discounts

Job summary

Culina is recruiting a Shunter Driver to support the transport team at our distribution sites in the UK. You will be responsible for moving trailers safely, placing them on loading bays, and communicating with the operations team to maintain flow across the site.

Applicants should hold a UK Class 1 (C+E) licence, a valid Driver CPC, and a Digital Tachograph Card, with previous shunting experience. The role offers stability with a leading logistics operation and opportunities within our

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced distribution setting.
• Strong commitment to health and safety practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely move and position trailers across the site as instructed.
• Ensure trailers are placed on loading bays in a timely manner.
• Use two-way radios to communicate with operational teams.
• Carry out vehicle and trailer safety checks in line with company procedures.
• Report defects, incidents, and safety issues promptly.
• Maintain refrigeration unit temperatures and fuel levels.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Health & Safety

Adaptability

Tools

Terberg shunt vehicles

Job description

As a Shunter Driver, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of trailers across the site. You will be responsible for positioning trailers on loading bays, maintaining operational flow, and supporting the wider transport team to ensure service levels are achieved.

• Safely move and position trailers as instructed across the site.
• Ensure trailers are placed on the correct loading bays in a timely manner.
• Use two-way radios to communicate effectively with operational teams.
• Complete all vehicle and trailer safety checks in line with company procedures.
• Report defects, damage, incidents, and accidents promptly.
• Ensure refrigeration units are operating at the correct temperatures.
• Monitor and maintain adequate fuel levels in refrigeration units.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism and teamwork.
• Report any breaches of site speed limits by drivers or subcontractors.
• Ensure parking areas remain organised and operational.
• Report debris, hazards, or site issues to the relevant department.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and hygiene standards.
• Work at all times in accordance with Health & Safety legislation and company policies. If you're tired of the uncertainty of agency work and want the stability of a permanent position with a leading logistics operation, we'd love to hear from you.
• Full UK Class 1 (C+E) Licence
• Valid Driver CPC
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Previous shunting experience
• Experience operating Terberg shunt vehicles
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced distribution environment
• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• 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 Transport Logistics division- as one of the UK's most trusted transport specialists, we deliver flexible transport solutions backed by our nationwide network, industry-leading expertise and innovative technology. Our teams provide reliable, efficient and responsive services that help customers keep products moving and businesses growing.
• Pension scheme - We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 3% employer.
• Life Assurance - x2 your annual salary.
• Wellness - Via our Employee Assistance Programme we 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!