Shunter Yard Operative

xPO; City Of London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

XPO Logistics is hiring a Yard Shunter to safely move and manage trailers across the yard, supporting warehouse operations and ensuring safe, compliant working practices.

Join a busy logistics team in London, leveraging your HGV licence and yard experience to maintain an efficient trailer park, coordinate with drivers and transport providers, and uphold high health & safety standards. Shift 07:30am – 18:00pm.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 licence is required.
• Experience as a yard shunter or HGV driver in a transport/logistics environment preferred.
• Good understanding of transport compliance and vehicle safety checks.
• Excellent communication skills with drivers and customers.
• Strong Health & Safety awareness in a logistics operation.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities with good record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Safely shunt trailers between loading bays and yard locations.
• Support warehouse operations by supplying/removing trailers as required.
• Maintain an organised, efficient trailer park and daily yard activities.
• Direct and advise visiting hauliers and drivers on procedures and locations.
• Conduct regular trailer and vehicle inspections and audits.
• Complete vehicle, trailer, and yard compliance checks.
• Report defects or safety concerns promptly.
• Maintain yard records and trailer location tracking.
• Ensure site traffic management procedures are followed.
• Uphold housekeeping standards across the yard.
• Support and promote site QHSE standards.
• Assist with investigations and corrective actions for incidents.
• Collaborate with warehouse, transport and customer teams for operational excellence.

Skills

HGV Licence

Yard Shunter

Compliance knowledge

Safety checks

Communication

Health & Safety

Record keeping

Independence

Attention to detail

Job description

to join our busy logistics operation. This role is responsible for the safe movement and management of trailers across site, ensuring our warehouse operation is effectively supported while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and customer service.Working closely with the warehouse team, transport providers, and site management, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient flow of vehicles and trailers throughout the yard. The salary £43,630.80 per year. Shift 07:30am - 18:00pm.

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Safely shunt trailers between loading bays and designated yard locations.
• Support warehouse operations by supplying and removing trailers as required.
• Manage daily yard activities and maintain an organised, efficient trailer park.
• Direct and advise visiting hauliers and drivers on site procedures and designated locations.
• Conduct regular trailer and vehicle inspections and audits.
• Complete vehicle, trailer, and yard compliance checks.
• Report defects, damage, or safety concerns promptly.
• Maintain accurate yard records and trailer location tracking.
• Ensure all site traffic management procedures are followed.
• Uphold excellent housekeeping standards across the yard.
• Support and promote site
• Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental (QHSE)
• standards.
• Assist with investigations and corrective actions relating to vehicle, trailer, or yard-related incidents.
• Work collaboratively with warehouse, transport, and customer teams to deliver operational excellence.

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence .
• Previous experience as a Yard Shunter, HGV Driver, or within a transport/logistics environment.
• Good understanding of transport compliance and vehicle safety checks.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage professionally with drivers and customers.
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety requirements within a logistics operation.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.Good attention to detail and record-keeping skills.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a yard shunting role
• Experience conducting vehicle and trailer audits.
• Be part of something big.