Yard Shunter

Culina Group Limited; Highweek; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care cash plan

Life Insurance

Competitive Pension Scheme

Recognition schemes with rewards

Job summary

Fowler Welch is seeking a dedicated Yard Controller to oversee trailer movements and yard operations to ensure safe, efficient loading bay management and compliance with company standards. The role runs 19:00–07:00, 4 on/4 off, with responsibilities including fridge temperature control, incident reporting, and maintaining hygiene and site rules.

The position offers a structured night shift within a multi-award logistics provider, with a £40,724 annual salary and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and LGV licence required.
• CPC Driver Card and fridge knowledge required.
• Ability to work to challenging deadlines in a pressurised environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Place trailers in the required areas as per instruction.
• Undertake effective yard management ensuring all Site Rules are adhered to.
• Support the continuity of Warehouse operations and processes.
• Maintain contact with areas of the operation as necessary.
• Ensure all safety checks are carried out as designated by the Company.
• Ensure fridges are set at the correct temperature, in line with loaded product temperature requirements.
• Report any breaches in speed limits by drivers and sub contractors to the office.
• Keep vehicle parking area layouts as they should be and report any issues of debris to the office.
• Adhere to Health & Safety legislation.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Ability to work under deadlines

Education

LGV licence

CPC Driver Card

Tools

Fridge knowledge

Vehicle maintenance knowledge

Job description

Company Description

Fowler Welch – a multi-award winning logistics provider who deliver a range of products and services to retailers and wholesalers across the nation. We live by a simple set of values: to delight our customers, maximise our efficiency, be socially responsible and promote being an employer of choice.

Shift

19:00 to 07:00, working 4 on 4 off

Annual Salary

£40,724

Job Description

To ensure timely trailer movements, on and off of loading bays, and to ensure the yard is managed correctly and safely at all times, with all vehicle movement being controlled in line with Company standards and operational requirements.

Main Responsibilities

• Place trailers in the required areas as per instruction
• Undertake effective yard management ensuring all Site Rules are adhered to
• Support the continuity of Warehouse operations and processes
• Maintain contact with areas of the operation as necessary
• Ensure all safety checks are carried out as designated by the Company.
• Ensure that defects, accident damage and any incidents are reported as soon as they are found.
• Ensure fridges are set at the correct temperature, in line with loaded product temperature requirements.
• Ensure fridge diesel tanks have adequate fuel at all times.
• Report any breaches in speed limits by drivers and sub contractors to the office.
• Keep vehicle parking area layouts as they should be and report any issues of debris to the office
• Ensure that Company standards of hygiene and housekeeping, are maintained at all times
• Adhere to Health & Safety legislation

Qualifications

• Full Driving Licence
• LGV licence
• CPC Driver Card
• Working with and driving LGV’s
• Previous shunting experience
• Manual Handling procedures
• Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance
• Fridge knowledge
• Ability to work to challenging deadlines in a pressurised and time-critical environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication

Additional Information

In return, we offer:

• Fowler Welch ‘Collision Free Year’ awards and associated yearly prize draws
• Free Fowler Welch Healthcare Cash Plan
• Free Life Insurance as a Fowler Welch employee equal to three times your basic salary
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• Recognition schemes for our exceptional employees – monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchers