Shunter Trainer

Submatter Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Submatter Ltd is seeking a Shunter trainer to deliver practical and classroom-based training on safe and efficient shunting operations at client sites across the United Kingdom.

The role includes assessing learner needs, planning sessions, demonstrating vehicle movements, supervising hands-on exercises, and conducting competency assessments with precise record-keeping. Occasional travel and on-site delivery across England are required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in shunting or yard operations and ability to maneuver vehicles and trailers safely.
• Experience delivering training or coaching in transport, logistics or warehouse environments and adapting methods to learners.
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations, safe systems of work and risk assessment in transport/yard activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to give clear instructions and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical and classroom-based training on safe shunting operations at client sites.
• Assess learner needs and plan training sessions.
• Demonstrate correct vehicle and trailer movements for learners.
• Supervise hands-on exercises and learner practice.
• Conduct competency assessments and maintain training records.
• Provide clear feedback and guidance to support learner development.
• Travel to training locations across England as needed and work on-site.

Skills

Vehicle maneuvering

Coaching/Training

Health & safety

Communication

Education

LGV/HGV license

Trainer/Assessor credentials

Job description

Company Description Submatter Ltd is the largest Shunter trainer in the UK a specialist provider of transport and warehouse training and haulage solutions, supporting clients across the logistics sector. The company’s expert team designs and delivers industry-leading training programs that help organizations maintain safe, efficient operations. Submatter Ltd also offers reliable haulage services, ensuring smooth coordination between training outcomes and real-world logistics needs. Prospective team members join a growing business focused on professional standards, operational excellence, and long-term partnerships with clients.

Role Description The Shunter trainer is responsible for delivering practical and classroom-based training on safe and efficient shunting operations at client sites. Day-to-day activities include assessing learner needs, planning training sessions, demonstrating correct vehicle and trailer movements, and supervising trainees during hands-on exercises. The role involves conducting competency assessments, maintaining accurate training records, and providing clear feedback and guidance to support learner development. This is a on-site role based nationwide, United Kingdom, requiring travel to training locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in shunting or yard operations, with strong practical skills in vehicle and trailer maneuvering.
• Experience delivering training or coaching in a transport, logistics, or warehouse environment, with the ability to adapt teaching methods to different learning styles.
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations, safe systems of work, and risk assessment principles related to transport and yard activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to give clear instructions, constructive feedback, and build trust with learners.
• Relevant industry qualifications (e.g., LGV/HGV license) and/or recognized trainer or assessor credentials are highly beneficial however we will train the right person and give you that qualification.
• Ability to work on-site across England, United Kingdom, including occasional travel, and a valid driving license.