Night Shunter: 4-on/4-off Yard Trailer Operator

Culina Group

United Kingdom

Remote

GBP 35,000 - 43,000

Full time

45 hours ago

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Job summary

Culina Group is hiring a Shunter to manage trailer movements for the night shift at our UK sites. The role operates on a 4 ON, 4 OFF nights schedule (18:00–06:00) with an annual salary of £39,177. You will place trailers, maintain safety checks, report defects, monitor fridge temps and fuel, and communicate via two-way radios to coordinate with the transport team.

We value professional conduct, adherence to HS&E standards, and clear reporting of incidents. Training and on-site requirements apply.

Qualifications

Experience as a shunter or yard operative.

Responsibilities

To place trailers to the required areas as per instructions.
To use two way radios to keep in contact with areas of the operation as necessary.
To ensure you carry out all safety checks, as designated by the company.
To ensure that you report defects, accident damage and any incidents as soon as they are found.
To ensure fridges are set at the correct temperature, in line with loaded product temperature requirements.
To ensure fridge diesel tanks have adequate fuel at all times.
To always be professional and courteous when communicating with your colleagues.
Reporting any breaches in speed limits by drivers and sub contractors to the transport department.
Keeping vehicle parking area layouts as they should be and reporting any issues of debris to the site services team.
Ensure that company standards of hygiene and housekeeping, in your areas of work, are maintained at all times.
To ensure you are working in line with Health & Safety legislation.