Yard Shunter – Stable, Safety‑Focused Logistics Role

Culina Group; Crick; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Competitive salary

Non-contract bonus

Additional pay for qualifying hours

Pension & holidays

CPC training

Blue-chip clients

Job summary

Culina Group in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Yard Shunter to support a busy chilled logistics operation. This is a dedicated yard-based role, not a driving role on the road, with both day and night shifts available.

You will move trailers safely, monitor yard movements, operate a yard shunting vehicle, and work closely with transport and warehouse teams to keep the operation running smoothly. A Class 1 licence is preferred but not required for core duties.

Qualifications

• Previous yard shunting experience strongly preferred.
• Dedicated shunting role with pace, safety standards and responsibility in a busy yard.
• Class 1 licence experience preferred, though core duties are yard-based and do not involve road driving.
• Safety-first approach moving trailers in a live operational environment.
• Reliability and good communication within a transport team.

Responsibilities

• Moving trailers safely on and off loading bays throughout the shift.
• Supporting yard safety by monitoring, patrolling and maintaining safe yard movements.
• Operating a dedicated yard-based shunting vehicle.
• Helping ensure trailers are positioned correctly and loaded on time.
• Working closely with the transport and warehouse teams to keep the operation running smoothly.
• Liaise with other departments to support smooth loading and unloading.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, hygiene and housekeeping.

Skills

yard shunting

safety awareness

team communication

live yard operations

Class 1 licence preferred

Job description

Culina Group in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Yard Shunter to support a busy chilled logistics operation. This is a dedicated yard-based role, not a driving role on the road, with both day and night shifts available.

You will move trailers safely, monitor yard movements, operate a yard shunting vehicle, and work closely with transport and warehouse teams to keep the operation running smoothly. A Class 1 licence is preferred but not required for core duties.