Night Yard Shunter (Chilled Logistics) – Safe, Stable Shift

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

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