Yard Shunter

Fowler Welch; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company offers an exciting opportunity as a Yard Operative in Tonbridge and Malling. The successful candidate will manage trailer movements and ensure yard safety while maintaining adherence to company standards. Attractive pay rates for basic, overtime, and holiday work reflect the role's responsibility. Additional employee benefits include healthcare plans and recognition schemes.

Benefits

Free Healthcare Cash Plan

Free Life Insurance

Competitive Pension Scheme

Collision Free Year awards

Monthly recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Experience working with and driving LGVs is essential.
• Manual handling procedures knowledge required.
• Fridge knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely trailer movements on and off loading bays.
• Maintain adherence to site rules and health & safety legislation.
• Report defects and ensure fridge conditions are met.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance

Education

Full C+E entitlement

In-date CPC and Tacho Card

Previous shunting experience

Job description

• Bank Holidays and Sundays - £25.42 per hour.

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

Job Description

Shift:

• Thursday-Saturday 18:00pm-06:00am.

Salary:

• Basic Monday-Friday - £16.53 per hour.
• Overtime & Saturday - £19.84 per hour.
• Bank Holidays and Sundays - £25.42 per hour.

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 C+E entitlement with an in-date CPC and Tacho 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

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Created on 05/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom