Yard Shunter: Master the Flow of Trucks & Bays

MillerKnoll; Melksham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

MillerKnoll is seeking a Shunter for Portal Mill, Melksham. You will direct equipment to bays, coordinate with planning, and ensure trailers comply with safety and legal requirements.

A valid C+E licence or yard shunting qualification is essential, with focus on safety and efficient yard operations. The role requires a calm, adaptable individual comfortable with computers, available for early shifts and occasional weekend work as the business needs.

Qualifications

• Essential C+E licence or Yard Shunting Qualification.
• Calm under pressure.
• Able to respond positively to change and adapt to meet new challenges.
• Familiar and comfortable with using computers.
• Desirable Digital tachograph card.
• Driver qualification card (CPC).
• No more than 6 points on licence for minor offences.
• Working knowledge of drivers' hours and the working time directive.

Responsibilities

• Directing incoming equipment and vehicles to correct loading/parking bays.
• Liaising with warehouse and planning personnel to ensure correct equipment is positioned on bays, informing the transport supervisor when equipment shortage will affect loading.
• Ensuring trailers are legally compliant, positioning equipment on and off bays as required to ensure the yard is in a safe and organised condition.
• Follow correct VOR process, liaising with the transport supervisor.
• Assisting with any yard/trailer related queries.
• Follow site and business Health and Safety systems of work.
• Carry out additional operational duties as required.

Skills

C+E licence

Yard shunting qualification

Calm under pressure

Adaptability

Computers

Driver hours knowledge

Tools

Digital tachograph card

Driver qualification card (CPC)

Job description

MillerKnoll is seeking a Shunter for Portal Mill, Melksham. You will direct equipment to bays, coordinate with planning, and ensure trailers comply with safety and legal requirements.

A valid C+E licence or yard shunting qualification is essential, with focus on safety and efficient yard operations. The role requires a calm, adaptable individual comfortable with computers, available for early shifts and occasional weekend work as the business needs.