Yard Shunter & Trailer Flow Operator

xPO; City Of London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

XPO Logistics is hiring a Yard Shunter to safely move and manage trailers across the yard, supporting warehouse operations and ensuring safe, compliant working practices.

Join a busy logistics team in London, leveraging your HGV licence and yard experience to maintain an efficient trailer park, coordinate with drivers and transport providers, and uphold high health & safety standards. Shift 07:30am – 18:00pm.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 licence is required.
• Experience as a yard shunter or HGV driver in a transport/logistics environment preferred.
• Good understanding of transport compliance and vehicle safety checks.
• Excellent communication skills with drivers and customers.
• Strong Health & Safety awareness in a logistics operation.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities with good record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Safely shunt trailers between loading bays and yard locations.
• Support warehouse operations by supplying/removing trailers as required.
• Maintain an organised, efficient trailer park and daily yard activities.
• Direct and advise visiting hauliers and drivers on procedures and locations.
• Conduct regular trailer and vehicle inspections and audits.
• Complete vehicle, trailer, and yard compliance checks.
• Report defects or safety concerns promptly.
• Maintain yard records and trailer location tracking.
• Ensure site traffic management procedures are followed.
• Uphold housekeeping standards across the yard.
• Support and promote site QHSE standards.
• Assist with investigations and corrective actions for incidents.
• Collaborate with warehouse, transport and customer teams for operational excellence.

Skills

HGV Licence

Yard Shunter

Compliance knowledge

Safety checks

Communication

Health & Safety

Record keeping

Independence

Attention to detail

Job description

XPO Logistics is hiring a Yard Shunter to safely move and manage trailers across the yard, supporting warehouse operations and ensuring safe, compliant working practices.

Join a busy logistics team in London, leveraging your HGV licence and yard experience to maintain an efficient trailer park, coordinate with drivers and transport providers, and uphold high health & safety standards. Shift 07:30am – 18:00pm.