Job Description

Join Our Team as a Full-Time, Permanent Shunter!

Are you looking for a secure, long-term driving career—not the uncertainty of agency work? We’ve got the perfect opportunity for you!

What We Offer:

• Permanent Contract – Stability you can count on.
• Guaranteed Hours – No last-minute cancellations.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits.
• A supportive team that values YOU.

We are looking for an experienced Shunter to join our team in Rugby/Daventry on a Full time and permanent position.

Shift Patterns and Salary:

• 4ON 4OFF 18:00pm-06:00am - £40,651 per annum.

To ensure the timely trailer movements, on and off loading bays and where applicable to deliver a shunt load from one location to another, as instructed, in line with Company standards and operational requirements

Key Duties of a Shunter:

• To place trailers to the required areas as per instructions.
• To use two way radios to keep in contact with areas of the operation as necessary.
• To ensure you carry out all safety checks, as designated by the company.
• To ensure that you report defects, accident damage and any incidents as soon as they are found.
• To ensure fridges are set at the correct temperature, in line with loaded product temperature requirements.
• To ensure fridge diesel tanks have adequate fuel at all times.
• To always be professional and courteous when communicating with your colleagues.
• Reporting any breaches in speed limits by drivers and sub contractors to the transport department.
• Keeping vehicle parking area layouts as they should be and reporting any issues of debris to the site services team.
• Ensure that company standards of hygiene and housekeeping, in your areas of work, are maintained at all times.
• To ensure you are working in line with Health & Safety legislation.

Qualifications

• A Full C+E entitlement along with an in-date CPC and Tacho Card is essential for this position.
• Confident Shunting with Terbergs in a fast paced environment.
• Previous shunting experience.
• Experience of working in a very fast paced environment.
• Ability to work to challenging deadlines in a pressurised environment.
• Self disciplined and motivated.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Stobart a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a brilliant range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave – 28 days inclusive of bank holidays, plus an extra 6 days after 5 years of service
• Fully Paid CPC Training
• Reimbursement for LGV Driver Medical & Eye Test (up to £100)
• Various Bonus Payments Throughout the Year
• Access to a Great Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance from Day 1
• Death in Service – 2x Basic Salary after 12 Months (for pension members)
• 15% Discount on Food at Our Truckstops
• Length of Service Recognition – £250 for Every 5 Years
• Access to “Reward Me Now” App – Discounts at 120+ Brands
• Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace – Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations & Annual Health Check
• £15 Tax-Free Meal Allowance Per Shift