Yard Shunter

Yard Shunter\n

Location: Derby
Pay: £13.57 £16.58 per hour
Shifts Available: Sunday to Thursday, Tuesday to Saturday or Monday to Friday
Hours: 6:00am 2:00pm | 2:00pm 10:00pm | 10:00pm 6:00am
Contract: Temp to Perm

Quest Employment are recruiting!\n

Quest Employment is currently looking for experienced Yard Shunters to join a busy and well-established logistics operation in Derby.

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This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates with previous yard, logistics or transport experience who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. You'll play a key role in keeping the site running efficiently by safely moving trailers around the yard and ensuring they are positioned for loading and unloading.

The Role\n

As a Yard Shunter, your responsibilities will include:

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• Safely moving trailers between designated yard locations and loading bays
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• Positioning trailers accurately for loading and unloading operations
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• Carrying out routine vehicle and equipment safety checks
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• Monitoring trailer movements and maintaining an organised yard
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• Communicating effectively with warehouse and transport teams
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• Reporting defects, hazards, or operational issues promptly
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• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping across the yard
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• Following all Health & Safety procedures and site regulations at all times
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What We're Looking For\n

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• Previous experience in a yard, transport, or logistics environment
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• Good awareness of Health & Safety procedures
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• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking
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• Flexible approach with a positive attitude
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Please note: Due to the remote location and limited public transport links, your own transport is highly desirable.

Pay & Benefits\n

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• Day Shift: £13.57 per hour
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• PM Shift: £13.57 per hour (2:00pm 8:00pm) and £16.58 per hour (8:00pm 10:00pm)
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• Night Shift: £16.58 per hour
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• Weekly pay
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• Temp-to-perm opportunity
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• Friendly and supportive working environment
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• Long-term career prospects
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Training\n

Successful candidates will complete their first two weeks of training at an alternative warehouse location before transferring to the main site in Derby.

Apply Today\n

If you're an experienced Yard Shunter looking for a long-term opportunity with a growing logistics business, we'd love to hear from you.

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Apply today with your up-to-date CV. Successful applicants will be invited to attend an interview before starting.

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

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