Shunter
Core
Safely moving trailers between designated areas, positioning vehicles on loading bays, and carrying out inter-depot movements to support operational efficiency.
Role type
Shunter Driver (Class 1)
Builds
Trailer movements and positioning for ambient transport and logistics operations
Domain
Logistics / Transport
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Class 1 Driver license, C+E entitlement, trailer shunting, inter-depot movements, vehicle safety checks, temperature monitoring for refrigerated trailers, diesel level monitoring, two-way radio communication, site housekeeping, speed limit compliance
Preferred skills
Previous shunting experience, fast-paced environment adaptability, self-discipline, motivation
Technologies
Two-way radios, refrigerated trailers, modern fleet equipment
Responsibilities
Safely shunting trailers between designated areas on site, carrying out inter-depot trailer movements, positioning trailers on loading and unloading bays, completing daily vehicle and trailer safety checks, ensuring refrigerated trailers are set to correct temperatures, monitoring fridge diesel levels, reporting defects, damage, accidents, or incidents, reporting breaches of site speed limits, maintaining organized parking areas and site housekeeping standards
Seniority
Entry-level to Experienced IC
