Permanent Class 1 Shunter – 4 on/4 off, Day/Night Shifts

Culina Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 on 4 off shifts

Permanent, full-time

Modern fleet

Job summary

Culina Group is hiring experienced Class 1 Shunter Drivers to support yard operations across our UK sites. You will safely shunt trailers, perform inter-depot movements, and position trailers on loading bays while adhering to health & safety rules.

We offer a 4 on, 4 off pattern with Night shifts at 18:00–06:00 and Day shifts 06:00–18:00, with competitive annual salaries. Join a modern fleet and supportive team focused on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Class 1 Driver with a safety-focused approach.
• Ability to safely move trailers around yards and position them on loading bays.
• Experience in inter-depot trailer movements and site operations.

Responsibilities

• Safely shunting trailers between designated areas on site.
• Carrying out inter-depot trailer movements as required.
• Positioning trailers on loading and unloading bays in line with operational requirements.
• Maintaining communication with operational teams using two-way radios.
• Completing daily vehicle and trailer safety checks.
• Reporting any defects, damage, accidents, or incidents promptly.
• Ensuring refrigerated trailers are set to the correct temperatures.
• Monitoring fridge diesel levels and ensuring adequate fuel is maintained.
• Working professionally and collaboratively with colleagues across the site.
• Reporting breaches of site speed limits by drivers or subcontractors.
• Maintaining organised parking areas and reporting any site housekeeping issues.
• Ensuring high standards of hygiene and housekeeping are maintained.
• Working safely and adhering to all company policies and Health & Safety legislation.

Skills

Safety-focused

Professional driver

Trailer shunting

Inter-depot movements

Communication

Job description

Culina Group is hiring experienced Class 1 Shunter Drivers to support yard operations across our UK sites. You will safely shunt trailers, perform inter-depot movements, and position trailers on loading bays while adhering to health & safety rules.

We offer a 4 on, 4 off pattern with Night shifts at 18:00–06:00 and Day shifts 06:00–18:00, with competitive annual salaries. Join a modern fleet and supportive team focused on safety and efficiency.