Shunter Team Leader | Lead Yard Ops & Trailers

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

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.