Shunter Team Leader

Aqumen Recruitment; Lower Hopton; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent opportunity

Stable, full-time hours

Progression within team

Supportive working environment

Job summary

AQUMEN Recruitment is seeking an experienced Shunter Team Leader for our Mirfield site. The role combines hands-on shunter driving with on-site team leadership to keep trailer movements safe, efficient and well-coordinated across yard operations.

Shunter Team Leader duties include coordinating daily movements, planning trailer routes, maintaining records and liaising with warehouse, production and transport teams.

Qualifications

• Experience as Shunter Driver or Shunter Team Leader.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Confident in leading day-to-day operations.
• Good IT skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily shunter team and yard activities.
• Plan and manage trailer movements across site.
• Carry out shunter driving duties when required.
• Maintain accurate trailer tracking and records.
• Liaise with warehouse, production and transport teams.
• Ensure safe working practices and compliance with transport procedures.

Skills

Shunter Leadership

Shunter Driving

Team Supervision

IT Skills

Job description

Shunter Team Leader

Location: Mirfield WF14

Hours: Rotating shift pattern Monday-Friday 06:15-14:15/14:15-06:15 or Monday-Friday Fixed Nights 22:15-06:15

Pay Rate: £14 per hour (Rotating), £15.35 per hour (Nights)

AQUMEN Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Shunter Team Leader to join a busy logistics operation. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone with a background in shunting, transport or yard operations, combining daily shunter driving duties with leading the on‑site team to ensure trailers and vehicles are managed safely and efficiently.

As a Shunter Team Leader, you will oversee daily yard movements, coordinate the shunter team and work closely with warehouse, production and transport teams to maintain a smooth and efficient operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the daily shunter team and yard activities.
• Plan and manage trailer movements across site.
• Carry out shunter driving duties when required.
• Maintain accurate trailer tracking and operational records.
• Liaise with warehouse, production and transport teams.
• Ensure safe working practices and compliance with transport procedures.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Shunter Driver, Shunter Team Leader, Yard Supervisor or within a transport/logistics environment.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Confident leading a team and managing day‑to‑day operations.
• Good IT skills with strong attention to detail.
• Previous supervisory experience is advantageous.

Benefits

• Permanent opportunity.
• Stable, full-time hours.
• Opportunity to progress as a Shunter Team Leader within a key operational team.
• Supportive working environment with long-term career prospects.

If you're an experienced Shunter Driver looking for the next step into a Shunter Team Leader role, we'd love to hear from you.

AQUMEN Recruitment is operating as a recruitment business in relation to this vacancy.