SHUNTERS

Winner Recruitment Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AM, PM & Nights shifts

Well-established transport operation

Ongoing support from WinnerRecruitment

Job summary

Winner Recruitment Ltd in Coventry is seeking multiple Shunter Drivers to support a busy transport operation. You will move trailers and vehicles around the depot, position them for loading and unloading, and perform safety checks prior to each movement.

Shifts include AM, PM and Nights, with a pay rate of £19.12 per hour. This is a hands-on role requiring reliability, punctuality and the ability to work independently within a yard-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Previous shunting experience is essential.
• Good understanding of trailer movements and yard operations.
• Strong awareness of health & safety procedures.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
• Flexible approach to working across a busy transport operation.

Responsibilities

• Moving and positioning trailers and vehicles around the depot.
• Shunting trailers between loading bays and designated parking areas.
• Ensuring trailers are correctly positioned for loading and unloading.
• Carrying out vehicle safety checks before movements.
• Communicating effectively with the transport and warehouse teams.
• Following all site traffic management and health & safety procedures.
• Ensuring the yard remains organised and operationally efficient.

Skills

Shunter experience

Trailer movements

Health & safety procedures

Reliability & punctuality

Independent working

Job description

Shunter Drivers – Multiple Applicants Wanted!

Location: Coventry

Pay Rate: £19.12 per hour

Shifts: AM, PM & Nights

Winner Recruitment is currently recruiting multiple Shunter Drivers to join a busy transport operation on behalf of one of our prestigious clients.

We are looking for reliable and experienced Shunters to support the day-to-day transport operation, ensuring trailers and vehicles are moved safely and efficiently around the site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Moving and positioning trailers and vehicles around the depot.
• Shunting trailers between loading bays and designated parking areas.
• Ensuring trailers are correctly positioned for loading and unloading.
• Carrying out vehicle safety checks before movements.
• Communicating effectively with the transport and warehouse teams.
• Following all site traffic management and health & safety procedures.
• Ensuring the yard remains organised and operationally efficient.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous shunting experience is essential.
• Good understanding of trailer movements and yard operations.
• Strong awareness of health & safety procedures.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
• Flexible approach to working across a busy transport operation.

What's On Offer?

£19.12 per hour

• AM, PM and Night shifts available.
• Opportunity to work with a well-established transport operation.
• Ongoing support from Winner Recruitment.