Yard Shunter

Fowler Welch; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collision Free Year rewards

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Insurance

Voucher rewards

Job summary

Fowler Welch in the United Kingdom is seeking a Yard Driver to manage trailer movements, yard operations, and safety in line with company standards. The role covers placing trailers, moving stock, and maintaining fridges and temperature requirements.

Candidates should hold a Full Driving Licence, LGV licence and CPC Driver Card, with shunting experience and fridge knowledge. The position offers a night shift pattern (19:00–07:00) on a 4 on/4 off basis and a £40,724 annual salary.

Qualifications

• Full Driving Licence and LGV licence with CPC Card.
• Experience shunting LGVs and fridge operations.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a pressurised environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Place trailers in required areas as instructed.
• Manage the yard effectively and adhere to site rules.
• Support continuity of warehouse operations and processes.
• Maintain contact with operation areas as needed.
• Carry out designated safety checks and report defects.

Skills

Full Driving Licence

LGV licence

CPC Driver Card

Shunting experience

Fridge knowledge

Deadline-driven

Verbal & written communication

Job description

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

Annual Salary of £40,724

Weekly Pay

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.

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 is 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
• 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
• Recognition schemes for our exceptional employees – monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchers