Yard Shunter & Dispatch Driver

ABP Food Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ABP Food Group at ABP Penston is seeking a Shunter Driver to safely move trailers and containers around the yard and production areas in line with ABP procedures. You will position trailers for loading, coordinate movements with production and dispatch teams, and complete required paperwork while maintaining high safety and housekeeping standards.

The role requires prior experience with shunt vehicles or HGVs, good attention to detail, and the ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced food

Qualifications

• Experience operating shunt vehicles, HGVs or yard tractors in a food manufacturing setting.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with ability to multitask.
• Safe working mindset with focus on site traffic and equipment safety.

Responsibilities

• Safely move trailers and containers between loading bays and yards.
• Position trailers accurately for loading and unloading.
• Coordinate vehicle movements to maintain production flow.
• Log movement records and complete paperwork.
• Report delays or safety concerns promptly.
• Assist with yard organisation and trailer availability.
• Support loading operations as required.
• Ensure compliance with site safety procedures.

Skills

Shunt vehicles

HGVs

Yard tractors

Vehicle safety

Traffic management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independence

Flexibility

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Job description

ABP Food Group at ABP Penston is seeking a Shunter Driver to safely move trailers and containers around the yard and production areas in line with ABP procedures. You will position trailers for loading, coordinate movements with production and dispatch teams, and complete required paperwork while maintaining high safety and housekeeping standards.

The role requires prior experience with shunt vehicles or HGVs, good attention to detail, and the ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced food