CareerPlan

Yard Shunter

Newton Abbot, gbFull-time£41k2026-10-14 → 2026-11-12

Core

Operate LGV vehicles to shunt trailers in and out of loading bays and manage yard layout to ensure timely trailer movements and safe operations.

Role type

Yard Shunter (LGV Driver)

Builds

Trailer movements and yard management for a chilled & fresh food supply chain partner

Domain

Logistics / Temperature-controlled food supply chain

Required skills

LGV driving, CPC Driver Card, manual handling, basic vehicle maintenance, fridge temperature management, defect reporting, speed limit monitoring, housekeeping

Preferred skills

Previous shunting experience, ability to work to challenging deadlines in a pressurised environment

Technologies

LGV vehicles, refrigeration units

Responsibilities

Place trailers in required areas, maintain yard layout and housekeeping standards, ensure fridge temperatures and fuel levels, report defects and incidents, monitor driver speed limits

Seniority

Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC