Yard Shunter

<p><strong>Transport &amp; Yard Shunter</strong></p> <p><strong>Day Shift | 4 on / 4 off | £14.50 per hour | 6am–6pm</strong></p> <p><strong>Stanford Le Hope</strong></p> <p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and organised individual to play a key role in a fast-paced logistics environment. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys operational responsibility, problem-solving, and working at the heart of transport and yard activity.</p> <p><strong>The Role</strong></p> <p>You will be responsible for coordinating the safe and efficient movement, positioning, loading, and dispatch of transport vehicles in line with established procedures. This is a hands-on role that requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to stay calm and effective under pressure.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Coordinate the movement and positioning of containers and trailers to ensure smooth loading and unloading operations, keeping schedules on track and minimizing delays</li> <li>Oversee and manage transport contractors while on site, ensuring full compliance with safety standards and operational procedures</li> <li>Control access and movements of drivers and pedestrians within the site to maintain a safe working environment</li> <li>Carry out daily checks of tug units and on-site trailers, identifying and reporting any maintenance or safety concerns</li> <li>Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless communication and cooperation across departments</li> <li>Proactively identify, resolve, and report any issues that could impact daily load schedules or operational compliance</li> </ul> <p>Skills/ Experience:-</p> <p>Previous Shunting or Tug experience</p> <p>Refresher Shunting course available</p> <p>Full Driving Licence</p> <p>Self-motivated</p> <p>pro-active,</p> <p>basic mechanical knowledge</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>