Night HGV Yard Shunter

Fowler Welch; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded CPC training

Collision Free Year awards

Driver of the Year prizes

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Insurance

Pension Scheme

Shopping vouchers monthly

Job summary

Fowler Welch in Washington is seeking an experienced Yard Shunter to support a busy chilled logistics operation. This is a dedicated yard-based role focused on shunting rather than road driving.

You will move trailers safely on and off loading bays, monitor yard movements, operate a yard shunting vehicle, and collaborate with transport and warehouse teams to keep the operation running smoothly. The shift runs Friday to Monday, 18:00–06:00, with funded CPC training and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous yard shunting experience preferred.
• Dedicated shunting role in a fast-paced busy yard environment.
• Class 1 licence experience preferred, though not required for core duties.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers safely on and off loading bays during the shift.
• Monitor, patrol and maintain safe yard movements for yard safety.
• Operate a dedicated yard-based shunting vehicle.
• Help ensure trailers are positioned correctly and loaded on time.
• Work with transport and warehouse teams to keep operations running smoothly.
• Liaise with other departments to support loading/unloading.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, hygiene and housekeeping.

Skills

Yard shunting experience

Safety-conscious

Communication skills

Teamwork

Class 1 licence (preferred)

Reliability

Job description

Company Description

Fowler Welch - a multi-award winning logistics provider who deliver a range of products and services to retailers and wholesalers across the nation. We live by a simple set of values: to delight our customers, maximise our efficiency, be socially responsible and promote being an employer of choice.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Yard Shunter to join our Washington depot, supporting a busy chilled logistics operation. This is a dedicated yard-based role, ideal for someone who has previous shunting experience and is looking for a stable, consistent shunting position rather than a driving role on the road.

Shift pattern: Friday to Monday from 18:00 - 06:00

What you’ll be doing@

• 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.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for

• Previous yard shunting experience is strongly preferred.
• Someone who wants a dedicated shunting role and understands the pace, safety standards and responsibility of working in a busy yard environment.
• Current or previous Class 1 licence experience is preferred, although the role is yard-based and does not involve public road driving as part of the core duties.
• A safety-first approach and confidence moving trailers in a live operational environment.
• Reliability, good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a wider transport team.

Additional Information

In return, we offer:

• Fully funded CPC training that takes place on a paid working day
• Fowler Welch 'Collision Free Year' awards and associated yearly prize draws
• Coveted 'Driver of the Year' accolade - highlighting our very best drivers and rewarding them with prizes including £500 of vouchers
• Free Fowler Welch Healthcare Cash Plan
• Free Life Insurance as a Fowler Welch employee equal to three times your basic salary
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• Recognition schemes for our exceptional employees - monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchers