Yard Shunter: Trailers & Yard Flow Specialist (Temp-Perm)

Quest Employment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Employment are recruiting for a Warehouse Operative - Yard Shunter to support operations within a busy contract logistics environment. The successful candidate will move trailers safely around the yard and onto loading bays, ensuring accurate positioning for loading and efficient yard flow.

A temporary role with potential permanent progression. Hours are Sunday to Thursday, 2:00pm–10:00pm, with flexibility to support warehouse operations as required.

Qualifications

• Essential: LGV Class 1 shunter licence.
• Experience in a yard, driving or warehouse environment.
• Strong awareness of health and safety in yard environments.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers safely between yard locations, staging areas and loading bays.
• Position trailers accurately onto bays for loading and unloading.
• Remove loaded trailers and reposition them as required.
• Maintain yard layout clear and organised to support operational flow.
• Operate safely in line with site procedures and rules.

Skills

Health and safety awareness

Trailer manoeuvring

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Education

LGV Class 1 shunter licence

Basic numeracy and literacy

Job description

Quest Employment are recruiting for a Warehouse Operative - Yard Shunter to support operations within a busy contract logistics environment. The successful candidate will move trailers safely around the yard and onto loading bays, ensuring accurate positioning for loading and efficient yard flow.

A temporary role with potential permanent progression. Hours are Sunday to Thursday, 2:00pm–10:00pm, with flexibility to support warehouse operations as required.