Alfreton
Location: Derby Pay Rate: To be confirmed Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 2:00pm 10:00pm Contract: Temp to PermQuest Employment are recruiting for a Warehouse Operative - Yard Shunter to support operations within a busy contract logistics environment.The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient movement of trailers around the yard and onto or off loading bays. This role is essential in supporting inbound and outbound operations, maintaining yard flow, improving operational efficiency, and helping ensure trailers are positioned correctly for on-time dispatch and receipt performance.A key part of this position is flexibility. When yard activity is low, you will be expected to support warehouse operations to help maintain overall site productivity.Job PurposeThe main purpose of the role is to safely manage trailer movements within the yard while supporting warehouse operations when required to ensure efficient site performance.Key ResponsibilitiesTrailer Movements & Yard ManagementMove trailers safely between yard locations, staging areas and loading baysPosition trailers accurately onto bays for loading and unloadingRemove loaded trailers from bays and reposition them as requiredKeep the yard layout clear and organised to support operational flowSafety & ComplianceOperate shunter vehicles in line with all safety procedures and site rulesFollow safe systems of work for trailer coupling, uncoupling and bay movementsComplete pre-use vehicle checks and report any defects immediatelyMaintain full awareness of pedestrians, vehicles and hazards within the yardYard Checks & Equipment ControlEnsure trailers are secure, roadworthy and correctly chocked when parkedMonitor bay availability and communicate effectively with warehouse and transport teamsEnsure trailer allocation is aligned with loading priorities and schedulesOperational CoordinationWork closely with transport, gatehouse and warehouse teams to manage trailer flowRespond to real-time operational demands and prioritise trailer movements accordinglyEscalate delays, issues or risks that may impact site performanceFlexibility & Warehouse SupportSupport warehouse operations during periods of low yard activityCarry out loading, unloading, picking, packing or general warehouse duties as requiredMove flexibly between yard and warehouse tasks depending on business needsQuality & EfficiencyEnsure all trailer movements support efficient turnaround timesMinimise delays and support on-time departure and receipt targetsMaintain accuracy with trailer allocation and bay positioningContinuous ImprovementIdentify opportunities to improve yard flow and efficiencySupport best practice across yard management and safety proceduresKnowledge, Experience & SkillsEssentialLGV Class 1 shunter licenceBasic level of education, including numeracy and literacyExperience in a yard, driving or warehouse environmentExperience operating vehicles safely in operational environmentsStrong awareness of health and safety in yard environmentsAbility to manoeuvre trailers safely and accuratelyGood spatial awareness and risk assessment skillsAbility to work flexibly across different tasksClear communication with multiple stakeholdersReliable and disciplined approach to safetyAbility to work independently and as part of a teamDesirablePrevious shunter or yard management experienceExperience in logistics or distribution centresKnowledge of transport and loading processesAbility to coordinate and prioritise activities in a fast-paced yard environmentOther InformationThis is a temporary role with a temp to perm opportunityPay rate is to be confirmedRole is primarily yard-based and involves working outdoors in varying weather conditionsStrict adherence to health and safety procedures is required, particularly around vehicles and trailer movementsHigh levels of flexibility are required, including supporting warehouse operations when yard demand is lowThe role may involve shift work, including nights and weekendsThis position is critical to safe yard operations, efficient trailer flow and overall site performanceApply TodayIf you have an LGV Class 1 shunter licence and experience in yard, driving, warehouse or shunting environments, apply today with your up-to-date CV.Quest Employment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for temporary recruitment.TPBN1_UKTJ