Yard Shunter

Yard Shunter Location:

Derby Pay Rate:

To be confirmed Hours Available: Sunday to Thursday | 6:00am - 2:00pm

Sunday to Thursday | 2:00pm - 10:00pm

Tuesday to Saturday | 2:00pm - 10:00pm

Contract:

Temp to Perm Yard Shunter Required - Derby Quest Employment are currently recruiting for Yard Shunters to support operations within a busy contract logistics environment based in Derby. This is a key role supporting the safe and efficient movement of trailers around the yard and onto loading bays. The successful candidate will help maintain yard flow, support inbound and outbound operations, and ensure trailers are positioned correctly for loading, unloading and dispatch. Previous shunting experience would be highly beneficial. Candidates must be confident reversing, manoeuvring and towing trailers safely within a busy yard environment. The Role As a Yard Shunter, your duties may include: Moving trailers safely between yard locations, staging areas and loading bays

Positioning trailers accurately onto bays for loading and unloading

Removing loaded trailers from bays and repositioning them as required

Coupling and uncoupling trailers safely

Completing pre-use vehicle checks and reporting defects

Keeping the yard clear, organised and safe

Monitoring pedestrians, vehicles and hazards within the yard

Communicating with transport, gatehouse and warehouse teams

Supporting trailer allocation and bay positioning

Responding to real-time operational demands

Escalating delays, issues or safety concerns

Supporting warehouse duties when yard activity is low

Following all site health and safety procedures

What Were Looking For We are looking for candidates who: Have previous shunting, yard or trailer movement experience

Are confident reversing and manoeuvring trailers safely

Are confident towing trailers within a busy yard environment

Have experience working in logistics, distribution, transport or warehouse environments

Have good spatial awareness and a safety-first approach

Can communicate clearly with transport and warehouse teams

Are reliable, disciplined and able to work independently

Are flexible to support warehouse duties when required

Are happy working outdoors in varying weather conditions

Are looking for a temp-to-perm opportunity

Whats in it for you? Temp-to-perm opportunity

Choice of available shift patterns

Busy logistics environment

Long-term opportunity for the right candidate

Support from Quest Employment throughout the process

Available Shifts Sunday to Thursday | 6:00am - 2:00pm

Sunday to Thursday | 2:00pm - 10:00pm

Tuesday to Saturday | 2:00pm - 10:00pm

Apply Today If you have previous shunting, yard or trailer movement experience and are confident reversing and towing trailers, apply today with your up-to-date CV. A member of the Quest Employment team will be in touch to discuss the next steps. Contact tyrelle Quest Employment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for temporary recruitment.

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