VAN Yard Shunter

Pertemps Milton Keynes; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Milton Keynes is recruiting for an HGV Yard Shunter in Milton Keynes. This full-time role pays £15.53 per hour with a 4 on/4 off rotating pattern and 09:00–21:00 shifts. No HGV licence is required; training will be provided.

The successful candidate will move vehicles around the yard, check vehicles, and support the daily running of the depot, with long-term permanent opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Previous driving experience.
• A full UK driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points.
• Good awareness of health and safety procedures.
• A proactive and reliable approach to work.
• To be physically fit, as the role involves a significant amount of walking.

Responsibilities

• Move vehicles safely around the yard.
• Park trailers and prepare units for drivers.
• Carry out vehicle checks and report defects.
• Wash and fuelling vehicles.
• Offload empty trays.
• Maintain a clean, safe yard.
• Support day-to-day running of the yard.

Skills

Previous driving experience

Full UK driving licence (no more than

Health and safety awareness

Proactive and reliable

Physical fitness

Job description

HGV YARD SHUNTER (No HGV License required)

This full-time VAN Yard Shunter post, based in Simpson, offers £15.53 hourly through Pertemps Milton Keynes. Working 09:00 to 21:00 on a rotating four-on, four-off pattern, the successful candidate moves heavy goods vehicles around depot premises, parking trailers and preparing units for drivers. No HGV licence is needed, though prior yard or transport experience helps. Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence, understand safe manoeuvring practice and work well within a logistics crew. Duties include vehicle checks, reporting defects and keeping the yard orderly. Ongoing work with permanent prospects.

Pertemps South Midlands Driving Hub is currently recruiting a Yard Shunter for our client based in Milton Keynes.

What will you be doing?

• Working as part of a busy transport team, you'll play a key role in ensuring the yard operates safely and efficiently.
• Moving vehicles from Van up to HGV1 safely around the yard.
• Offloading empty trays.
• Washing and fuelling vehicles.
• Carrying out vehicle checks and reporting defects.
• Supporting the day-to-day running of the yard.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Assisting with additional duties as required and using your own initiative.

No HGV licence is needed, training will be provided along with a shunters license.

Who are we looking for?

• Previous driving experience.
• A full UK driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points.
• Good awareness of health and safety procedures.
• A proactive and reliable approach to work.
• To be physically fit, as the role involves a significant amount of walking.

Your working week

• 4 on / 4 off rotating pattern.
• 09:00 - 21:00 day shifts.
• Consistent full-time hours.
• Long-term ongoing work available.

What's on offer?

• £15.53 per hour.
• Regular 4 on 4 off shift pattern.
• 12-hour day shifts.
• Ongoing work with permanent opportunities available.
• Immediate starts available.

Great hourly rate, regular 4 on 4 off shifts, and a genuine opportunity to build a long-term career within transport and logistics. If you're looking for ongoing work with excellent long-term prospects, this could be the opportunity for you.