Job Description

Are you looking for a position in which you keep things moving and deliver when it matters most? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as a Shunter.

Be part of the movement - and play your part.

About the role

In this role, you will play a key part in keeping dock operations running smoothly and safely.

You will be responsible for:

• Pulling trailers to and from various locations on the dock

• Collecting groupage, part loads and full loads

• Shunting trailers and positioning them on and off loading bays

• Coupling and decoupling trailers safely and efficiently

• Using a B3 counterbalance FLT to offload materials into and out of the warehouse

• Working in line with all Health & Safety procedures at all times

You will be working as part of a busy operational team in a fast-paced dock and warehouse environment, using tugs, trailers and counterbalance forklift trucks to ensure freight is moved efficiently and safely.

About you 

To be successful in this role, you will hold a valid tug licence and a counterbalance FLT licence. You will have proven experience in coupling and decoupling trailers, shunting operations, and positioning trailers on and off loading bays. You will be highly health and safety conscious and committed to working safely at all times.

You will be a good team player with a strong work ethic and a genuine passion for getting things done right. You will be comfortable building positive working relationships with your team members, as well as with internal and external colleagues, and you will take pride in contributing to a reliable and efficient operation.

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.   

Working at DFDS  

Join the movement and grow with us.  

Now about what we can give you. You’ll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

• Life assurance cover

• Contributory company pension scheme

• Holiday Purchase Scheme

• Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips

• Full employee assistance programme including:

• Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family.

• Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers

• Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.

• Access to myStrength, our Wellbeing platform, which has plenty of content to support and improve your mental wellness needs.

• Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.

While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.   

Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply Now.   

If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.

We look forward to hearing from you.