Yard Shunter

Job Description

Location: Derby

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

Pay Rate: To be confirmed

Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 2:00pm 10:00pm

Contract: Temp to Perm

Quest Employment are recruiting for a Warehouse Operative - Yard Shunter to support operations within a busy contract logistics environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient movement of trailers around the yard and onto or off loading bays. This role is essential in supporting inbound and outbound operations, maintaining yard flow, improving operational efficiency, and helping ensure trailers are positioned correctly for on-time dispatch and receipt performance.

A key part of this position is flexibility. When yard activity is low, you will be expected to support warehouse operations to help maintain overall site productivity.

Job Purpose

The main purpose of the role is to safely manage trailer movements within the yard while supporting warehouse operations when required to ensure efficient site performance.

Key Responsibilities

Trailer Movements & Yard Management

• Move trailers safely between yard locations, staging areas and loading bays

Position trailers accurately onto bays for loading and unloading

Remove loaded trailers from bays and reposition them as required

Keep the yard layout clear and organised to support operational flow

Safety & Compliance

• Operate shunter vehicles in line with all safety procedures and site rules

Follow safe systems of work for trailer coupling, uncoupling and bay movements

Complete pre-use vehicle checks and report any defects immediately

Maintain full awareness of pedestrians, vehicles and hazards within the yard

Yard Checks & Equipment Control

• Ensure trailers are secure, roadworthy and correctly chocked when parked

Monitor bay availability and communicate effectively with warehouse and transport teams

Ensure trailer allocation is aligned with loading priorities and schedules

Operational Coordination

• Work closely with transport, gatehouse and warehouse teams to manage trailer flow

Respond to real-time operational demands and prioritise trailer movements accordingly

Escalate delays, issues or risks that may impact site performance

Flexibility & Warehouse Support

• Support warehouse operations during periods of low yard activity

Carry out loading, unloading, picking, packing or general warehouse duties as required

Move flexibly between yard and warehouse tasks depending on business needs

Quality & Efficiency

• Ensure all trailer movements support efficient turnaround times

Minimise delays and support on-time departure and receipt targets

Maintain accuracy with trailer allocation and bay positioning

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve yard flow and efficiency

Support best practice across yard management and safety procedures

Knowledge, Experience & Skills

Essential

• LGV Class 1 shunter licence

Basic level of education, including numeracy and literacy

Experience in a yard, driving or warehouse environment

Experience operating vehicles safely in operational environments

Strong awareness of health and safety in yard environments

Ability to manoeuvre trailers safely and accurately

Good spatial awareness and risk assessment skills

Ability to work flexibly across different tasks

Clear communication with multiple stakeholders

Reliable and disciplined approach to safety

Ability to work xkybehq independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Previous shunter or yard management experience

Experience in logistics or distribution centres

Knowledge of transport and loading processes

Ability to coordinate and prioritise activities in a fast-paced yard environment

Other Information

• This is a temporary role with a temp to perm opportunity

Pay rate is to be confirmed

Role is primarily yard-based and involves working outdoors in varying weather conditions

Strict adherence to health and safety procedures is required, particularly around vehicles and trailer movements

High levels of flexibility are required, including supporting warehouse operations when yard demand is low

The role may involve shift work, including nights and weekends

This position is critical to safe yard operations, efficient trailer flow and overall site performance

Apply Today

If you have an LGV Class 1 shunter licence and experience in yard, driving, warehouse or shunting environments, apply today with your up-to-date CV.

Quest Employment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for temporary recruitment.